These Wildcats Need the Forest to Survive

The video introduces Button, a 21-year-old margay, highlighting its tree-dwelling nature and unique adaptations like wide feet and large eyes for night hunting. Margays are sensitive to deforestation and illegal trade, making them near-threatened. Conservation of their forest habitat is crucial for their survival.

What is the origin of the margay named Button's name?

• From a type of tree

• From a famous explorer

• From a popular cartoon character

• From the phrase 'cute as a button'

Where are margays primarily found?

• In the deserts of Africa

• In the dense forests of Central and South America

• In the grasslands of Australia

• In the mountains of Europe

Which feature helps margays balance while climbing?

• Their short legs

• Their small ears

• Their long, heavy tails

• Their sharp claws

What makes margays excellent hunters at night?

• Their loud roar

• Their fast running speed

• Their strong sense of smell

• Their large eyes

What is a major threat to the survival of margays?

• Urban development

• Deforestation and illegal trades

• Climate change

• Overfishing