Endangered animals in Asia

Which endangered Asian animal lives in tropical rainforests in the northern part of a small island?

• Bengal tiger

• Red panda

• Asian elephant

• Sumatran orangutan

How many red pandas exist in the wild today?

• Less than 1,000

• Less than 10,000

• More than 1,000

• More than 10,000

Why is Ganges River dolphin endangered?

• Many died from a disease years ago.

• They are hunted for food.

• Their habitat has been polluted and reduced due to construction.

• They are killed by other animals.

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Which endangered animal lives in the forests of Bangladesh and China, and has had a population increase since the 1970s?

• Red panda

• Bengal tiger

• South China tiger

• Ganges River dolphin

Why are Asian elephants often hunted?

• They have ivory tusks that are used for statues and jewellery.

• They are predators of other animals.

• Their population is increasing, so the hunters help control the population

• They are often hunted for food.

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