Why are wild animals endangered?

What are significant threats to the populations of orangutans, pandas, and polar bears?

• Habitat loss

• Climate change

• Poaching and illegal wildlife trade

• Natural disasters

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Which species is affected by melting ice caps due to climate change?

• Polar bears

• Orangutans

• Pandas

• Elephants

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Comparing perspectives

What does endangerment refer to?

• Being safe from harm

• Being at risk of extinction

• Being in a protected habitat

• Being well-fed and healthy

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What is a major cause of endangerment for orangutans, pandas, and polar bears?

• Climate change

• Hunting and poaching

• Loss of natural habitat

• Overpopulation

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What is a major danger to animals as human populations expand?

• Habitat loss

• Climate change

• Poaching

• Increased competition for resources

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Where do rhinos live?

• They live in polar regions

• They live in the ocean

• They live in the jungle

• They live in the grasslands

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The whale is... the dolphin

• smaller

• thinner

• friendlier

• bigger

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The hippo is... than the penguin

• more dangerous

• dangerouser

• smaller

• friendlier

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Snow leopards are vulnerable because of...

• hunting and bad weather

• pollution and loss of habitat

• loss of habitat and poaching

• noise pollution and people

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This animal is an...

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