8 Animals That Only Live in One Place

The video explores various endemic species and their unique adaptations to specific habitats. It covers the Santa Cruz Kangaroo Rat, Texas Blind Salamander, Marine Iguana, Golden Jellyfish, the world's smallest chameleon, Tree Lobsters, Geladas, and the Inaccessible Island Rail. Each species is discussed in terms of its habitat, adaptations, and conservation status, highlighting the importance of biodiversity and the risks of habitat loss.

What is a key ecological role of the Santa Cruz Kangaroo rat?

• Dispersing seeds

• Pollinating flowers

• Controlling insect populations

• Providing shelter for birds

How do Texas blind salamanders detect their prey?

• Following scent trails

• Using echolocation

• Sensing water movement

• Detecting heat signatures

What adaptation helps marine iguanas survive in their ocean environment?

• Sharp claws

• Webbed feet

• Salt-filtering glands

• Camouflage skin

What mutualistic relationship do golden jellyfish have?

• With algae

• With bacteria

• With protists

• With fungi

What is the world's smallest chameleon an example of?

• Desert survival

• Mainland adaptation

• Island dwarfism

• Island gigantism

What is unique about the habitat of the Inaccessible Island rail?

• It is a tundra

• It is an extinct volcano

• It is a rainforest

• It is a desert

What conservation effort is being made for the tree lobsters?

• Introducing new predators

• Reintroducing them to their original habitat

• Breeding them in the wild

• Creating artificial habitats