ENDAGERED SPECIES

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Reducing plastic use can help protect endangered marine species.

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TRUE: Reducing plastic waste decreases pollution in oceans, which is crucial for the survival of marine species.

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"Extinct in the Wild" means there are no individuals left anywhere.

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FALSE: This term means that a species only survives in captivity or cultivation, not in its natural habitat.

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Spreading awareness has no effect on conservation efforts.

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FALSE: Raising awareness can lead to increased support for conservation initiatives and policy changes.

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The main threat to Pangolins is illegal wildlife trade.

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TRUE: Pangolins are heavily trafficked for their scales and meat, making illegal trade their primary threat.

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The Amur Leopard is found in Africa.

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FALSE: The Amur Leopard is native to the temperate forests of the Russian Far East and Northeast China.

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What is the IUCN Red List?

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A global inventory of the conservation status of biological species, assessing their risk of extinction.

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What does biodiversity mean?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem, crucial for ecosystem resilience.

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What is habitat destruction?

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The process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present, often due to human activities.

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What role do apex predators play in an ecosystem?

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They help maintain the structure of the ecosystem by controlling the population of prey species.

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What is poaching?

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The illegal hunting, capturing, or collecting of wildlife, often leading to population declines.