Explore Endangered and Extinct Animals

What are some common threats to endangered species?

• Natural disasters like earthquakes

• Overpopulation of species

• Increased biodiversity

• Habitat loss, poaching, pollution, climate change, invasive species.

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Name a famous extinct animal that lived in the past.

• Woolly mammoth

• Dodo bird

• Saber-toothed tiger

• Megalodon

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What is one conservation effort to help endangered animals?

• Increased hunting quotas

• Establishment of protected areas

• Promotion of wildlife tourism

• Removal of invasive species

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What are some causes of animal extinction?

• Animal domestication

• Increased biodiversity

• Natural selection

• Habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, overhunting, invasive species.

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Hira is studying wildlife in Pakistan. Can you name an endangered species found in her area?

• American bison

• Gray wolf

• Markhor

• Bald eagle

How does habitat loss affect endangered animals?

• Habitat loss negatively impacts endangered animals by reducing their living space, food availability, and breeding opportunities, ultimately threatening their survival.

• Habitat loss creates more living space for endangered animals.

• Habitat loss has no effect on the breeding habits of endangered animals.

• Habitat loss increases food availability for endangered animals.

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What can people do to help protect endangered species?

• Increase urban development in natural habitats

• Promote hunting of endangered species

• Support conservation efforts and reduce habitat destruction.

• Ignore wildlife conservation efforts

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Why is it important to save endangered animals?

• To promote hunting and fishing activities.

• It is important to save endangered animals to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem health.

• To increase the population of invasive species.

• To ensure that only popular animals survive.

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What impact does climate change have on endangered species?

• Climate change has no effect on endangered species.

• Climate change can alter habitats, food sources, and breeding patterns, further threatening endangered species.

• Climate change helps increase the population of endangered species.

• Climate change only affects plant species, not animals.

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Which organization is known for its efforts in wildlife conservation?

• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

• International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

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