Endangerment

Which of the animals is classified as critically endangered?

• African Elephant

• Giant Panda

• Javan Rhino

• African Rhino

Answer explanation

There are fewer than 80 Javan Rhinos left in the wild, and they are only found in one national park in Indonesia

What is the main cause of animal endangerment?

• Climate Change

• Habitat Loss

• Hunting

Answer explanation

Habitat destruction, climate change, and illegal hunting all contribute to animals becoming endangered

The giant panda is native to which country?

• Australia

• Malaysia

• China

• Korea

Answer explanation

Giant pandas live in bamboo forests in the mountains of central China and are a symbol of wildlife conservation

Tigers are no longer considered endangered

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Most tiger subspecies are still endangered due to poaching and loss of habitat

Which organization is known worldwide for tracking the status of endangered species?

• WHO

• WWF

• NASA

• UNESCO

Answer explanation

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) works globally to protect animals and their environments

Which ocean animal is endangered due to being caught in fishing nets?

• Jellyfish

• Blue Whale

• Sea Turtle

• Shark

Answer explanation

Many sea turtles accidentally get caught in fishing gear, which is one of their biggest threats

How many species of rhino are critically endangered?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

The Javan, Sumatran, and Black rhinos are all critically endangered due to poaching and habitat loss

What does "extinct in the wild" mean?

• Animals can only survive in captivity

• Animals no longer exist anywhere

• Animals are dangerous in the wild

• Animals are hard to find

Answer explanation

Species like the Scimitar-horned Oryx now live only in zoos or reserves, not in natural habitats

Polar bears are endangered due to melting sea ice

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Climate change is causing Arctic ice to melt, making it harder for polar bears to hunt seals and survive

Which animal is NOT an endangered species?

• Orangutan

• Vaquita

• Bald Eagle

• Snow Leopard

Answer explanation

Bald eagles made a huge recovery in the U.S and were removed from the endangered species list in 2007