Endangered Mammals

True or False? Black footed ferrets were thought to be extinct globally at one point.

• True

• False

What is the main reason for the Black Foote Ferret's decline?

• habitat loss

• diasease

• habitat loss and disease

• climate change

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for the Carolina Flying Squirrel's decline?

• climate change

• habitat degradation

• logging, insect pests and airborne pollution

• competition

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True or False? There are about 4000 Carolina Flying Squirrels left as measured in 1968.

• True

• False

What are the primary threats to the Florida Panther population?

• Urban sprawl, loss of habitat, mortalities from automobiles and environmental toxins

• climate change, interbreeding, loss of habitat

• competition and urban sprawl

• competition and interbreeding

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Approximately how many Florida Panthers are left in the wild?

• 101

• 100

• 105

• 110

How are conservationists trying to save and protect the Ozark Big-eared Bat? Choose all that apply:

• educating the public about the danger of disturbing bats

• locating and preserving the caves known to be used by the bats

• educating the public about the bats’ ecological importance

• arresting people who vandalize caves, disrupting the bats’ maternity roosts

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As of today, approximately how many Ozark Big-eared bats are left in the wild?

• 1600

• 1700

• 1800

• 1900

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How many subpopulations of polar bears are considered “stable” in the Arctic?

• 5

• 2

• 7

• 4

What is the major cause for polar bears being added as a threatened species?

• global warming

• Loss of sea ice

• hunting/poaching

• loss of habitat

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