Natural History and Conservation Quiz

What does the introduction of the video primarily focus on?

• A detailed explanation of the Earth's formation

• The history of the Natural History Museum

• Visual transitions from the globe to a dinosaur fossil and a leopard

• The daily life of a leopard in the wild

What was the main goal of the 2006 expedition along the Yangtze River?

• To study the river's water quality

• To find a rare river dolphin species

• To map the river's course

• To explore new fishing techniques

Which unique feature did the Baiji dolphin possess?

• Ability to fly

• Highly developed sonar

• Highly developed vision

• Ability to change color

What was a significant factor in the decline of the Baiji population?

• Increased tourism

• Climate change

• Overfishing and pollution

• Natural predators

By the end of the 20th century, approximately how many wild Baiji dolphins were left?

• 400

• 100

• 50

• 13

What was the primary focus of the EDGE conservation program?

• To conserve species with many close relatives

• To conserve species that are highly threatened and unique

• To promote tourism in conservation areas

• To study the behavior of common animals

How long ago did the Baiji diverge from other whales and dolphins?

• 30 million years ago

• 5 million years ago

• 20 million years ago

• 10 million years ago

What was the outcome of the survey efforts to locate the Baiji?

• Several Baiji were found and relocated

• A new species of dolphin was discovered

• No Baiji were found, leading to its extinction classification

• The Baiji population was found to be thriving

What does the extinction of the Baiji highlight for the international conservation community?

• The need for more research on dolphins

• The importance of quick and efficient conservation actions

• The success of past conservation efforts

• The need to focus on marine life only

What is the main message at the end of the video?

• Conservation efforts are unnecessary

• Conservation should focus only on land animals

• The extinction of the Baiji is a wake-up call for better conservation

• The Baiji will likely be rediscovered