Endangered Species Quiz

Which species was removed from the endangered species list in the 2000s due to conservation efforts?

• California Condor

• Bald Eagle

• Snow Leopard

• Arabian Oryx

What was one of the main reasons the Giant Panda was endangered?

• Overhunting

• Poaching for fur

• Habitat destruction

• Climate change

Where was the Arabian Oryx successfully reintroduced after being extinct in the wild?

• Africa

• Middle East

• Australia

• North America

Why was the California Condor nearly extinct in the 1980s?

• Poaching for feathers

• Habitat destruction and lead poisoning

• Climate change

• Invasive species

Which species was thought to be extinct until a small population was rediscovered in Wyoming in 1981?

• Amur Leopard

• Black-Footed Ferret

• Eastern Mountain Lion

• Chevalsky Horse

What is unique about the Chevalsky Horse compared to other horse species?

• It is the last true wild horse species

• It is the fastest horse in the world

• It is the largest breed of horse

• It has the longest lifespan

What is a major threat that led to the decline of the Snow Leopard population?

• Overfishing

• Habitat loss and poaching

• Disease outbreaks

• Competition with wolves

Where has the Eastern Mountain Lion been reportedly sighted again due to conservation efforts?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

The Amur Leopard, one of the rarest big cats, is primarily found in which two countries?

• China and Russia

• India and Nepal

• United States and Canada

• Australia and Indonesia

What led to the recovery of the Humpback Whale population?

• A captive breeding program

• Establishment of marine protected areas

• Global whaling bans in the 1960s and 1970s

• Artificial feeding programs