Who Will Survive The 6th Mass Extinction

The video discusses the impact of human activities on Earth's sixth mass extinction, highlighting how some species thrive in urban environments. It categorizes species into urban avoiders, exploiters, and adapters, explaining their survival strategies. Urban adapters, like raccoons and falcons, exhibit traits such as flexibility in diet and activity patterns, allowing them to thrive in cities. The video emphasizes the role of urban environments in shaping species' survival and the ecological implications of human development.

What is one of the main causes of the potential sixth mass extinction?

• Alien invasions

• Volcanic eruptions

• Human activities

• Natural disasters

Which type of animals are most at risk due to human development?

• Urban dwellers

• Urban avoiders

• Urban exploiters

• Urban adapters

What is a characteristic of urban exploiters?

• They are regular city dwellers

• They avoid human contact

• They are exclusively nocturnal

• They thrive in rural areas

Why are medium-sized animals more successful in urban environments?

• They require less space

• They can find food easily

• They are less noticeable

• They are not seen as dangerous

How did the peregrine falcon benefit from urban environments?

• By migrating less

• By nesting in trees

• By avoiding predators

• By finding more food sources