Cloning and Conservation: The Vaquita and Beyond

What is the primary reason the vaquita is considered endangered?

• Overfishing

• Illegal wildlife trade

• Loss of habitat

• Pollution

Which animal was the first mammal to be successfully cloned?

• Dolly the sheep

• Willa the ferret

• A bottlenose dolphin

• Elizabeth Anne the ferret

What is the first step in the animal cloning process?

• Finding a surrogate mother

• Releasing the clone into the wild

• Extracting the nucleus from a cell

• Inserting DNA into an egg cell

Why is it difficult to clone the vaquita?

• Lack of genetic material

• No closely related domestic species

• Inability to keep vaquitas in captivity

• High cost of cloning technology

Which species is most closely related to the vaquita?

• Black-footed ferret

• Burmester's porpoise

• Harbor porpoise

• Bottlenose dolphin

What is a major risk for a cloned vaquita released into the wild?

• Inability to find food

• Predation by larger animals

• Lack of social interaction

• Getting caught in gill nets

What is a significant challenge in ensuring the survival of a cloned vaquita?

• Finding a suitable habitat

• Teaching it vaquita behaviors

• Ensuring genetic diversity

• Providing medical care

What is one argument against cloning endangered species like the vaquita?

• It is too expensive

• It may lead to ethical issues

• It is not technologically feasible

• It could harm other species

What alternative to cloning is suggested for conserving endangered species?

• Habitat restoration

• Captive breeding programs

• All of the above

• Legal protection

What is the main focus of the video’s conclusion?

• The future of cloning extinct animals

• The importance of conservation

• The success of cloning technology

• The role of zoos in conservation