Species Discovery and Conservation Insights

The video highlights the significant role of amateur taxonomists in discovering new species, often surpassing professional scientists. It discusses the challenges faced by academics due to increased publication demands and the backlog of undescribed specimens. Amateurs, aided by digital resources and accessible tools, contribute significantly to taxonomy. The video also mentions the discovery of the Skywalker gibbon and Terra Mater's efforts in capturing its footage.

Who discovered the most new marine snail species in the last 20 years?

• A professional scientist

• A bus driver from Belgium

• A retiree

• A teacher

What is one reason why amateurs are discovering more species than scientists?

• Scientists are not interested in new species

• Amateurs have more advanced equipment

• Amateurs have more time and fewer academic pressures

• Scientists are focusing on other fields

How long does it typically take to officially discover a new species?

• 3 years

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 10 years

What technological advancement has helped amateurs in species discovery?

• Faster internet speeds

• Robotic assistants

• Digital cameras and microscopes

• Advanced fishing rods

What percentage of species have been officially discovered?

• 75%

• 50%

• 14%

• 90%

What type of organisms are most likely to be undiscovered?

• Marine animals

• Small organisms like insects and fungi

• Birds

• Large mammals

What did a retiree recently discover in his garden?

• A rare bird

• A predatory slug

• A new type of flower

• An ancient fossil

Where was the skywalker gibbon discovered?

• In the Amazon rainforest

• In southern China and Myanmar

• In the Sahara desert

• In the Australian outback

What is Terra Mater known for?

• Publishing scientific journals

• Creating educational textbooks

• Organizing wildlife tours

• Producing videos about conservation and the environment

What is the main focus of Terra Mater's YouTube channel?

• Conservation and environmental stories

• Travel vlogs

• Cooking tutorials

• Music videos