Endangered Species

When a species is delisted because its numbers increase, the species is considered

• Increased

• Recovered

• Unextinct

• Saved

Which endangered animal is largest land mammal?

• Hippopotamus

• Asian Elephant

• Javan Rhinoceros

• African Elephant

What is the main reason that the Tasmanian devil is endangered?

• Disease

• Hunting

• The arrival of the cane toad

What does the word endangered mean?

• Endangered means that species are in danger of disappearing forever.

• Endangered means there are so many of a specific species.

• Endangered means the species are not in danger.

• Endangered means there are lots of animals that eat other animals.

What does the word threatened mean?

• Threatened means when there are no more animals of a species left.

• Threatened means when plants or animals are close to becoming endangered.

• Threatened means when there are so many animals of one species.

• Threatened means there are too many of a certain type of species.

Why do animals become endangered?

• Because toads are poisonous.

• Because there are too many weeds.

• Invasive species hunt native animals and can eat their food source.

• Some animals can fly.

Which of the following is a primary cause of species endangerment?

• Habitat destruction

• Overpopulation

• Climate stability

• Abundant food supply

Which organization is primarily responsible for assessing the conservation status of species worldwide?

• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

• Greenpeace

• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

What is the primary purpose of a wildlife sanctuary?

• To provide a place for hunting

• To protect endangered species

• To allow logging activities

• To promote tourism

Which of the following species is critically endangered?

• Bald Eagle

• Giant Panda

• Vaquita

• Koala