7 Animals We Used to Think Were Extinct (But Aren't!)

The video explores seven species once thought extinct but later rediscovered. It covers the celicant, Laotian rock rat, monoplicopherins, Neptune's Cup sponge, Mallorcan midwife toad, Lord Howe Island stick insect, and Ecuadorian horned anole. Each section discusses the discovery, unique features, and conservation efforts of these species, highlighting the importance of preserving biodiversity and understanding evolutionary history.

What unique feature does the coelacanth possess that is not found in other living vertebrates?

• Seven lobed fins

• A hinge inside their skull

• Bioluminescent scales

• Ability to breathe air

Where was the Laotian rock rat rediscovered?

• On a remote island

• In a cave in Vietnam

• At a meat market

• In a forest in Laos

What was the initial misconception about monoplacophorans?

• They were identified as a type of sponge

• They were thought to be a type of fish

• They were believed to be extinct for 400 million years

• They were considered a new species of rodent

What was the Neptune's Cup sponge used for before it was thought to be extinct?

• As a decorative item

• As a bathtub for babies

• As a food source

• As a fishing net

What conservation strategy is being used to help the Neptune's Cup sponge reproduce?

• Transplanting them closer together

• Introducing them to new habitats

• Feeding them special nutrients

• Breeding in captivity

How do Majorcan midwife toads care for their eggs?

• They carry them on their backs

• They bury them in the sand

• They wrap them around their hind legs

• They leave them in water

What is the main threat to the Lord Howe Island stick insect's survival?

• Predatory birds

• Black rats

• Deforestation

• Climate change

What unique feature does the Ecuadorian horned anole have?

• A horn-like nose

• A long tail

• Brightly colored scales

• Webbed feet

Why are Ecuadorian horned anoles difficult to study during the day?

• They are nocturnal

• They are camouflaged

• They live underground

• They are very fast

What is the suspected reason for the initial disappearance of the Ecuadorian horned anole?

• Overhunting

• Invasive species

• Climate change

• Deforestation