PBS Kids - Are endangered Species Worth Saving?

What is the estimated number of Pygmy Hippos left in the wild?

• About 20,000 to 25,000

• About 10,000 to 12,000

• About 5,000 to 6,000

• About 2,000 to 3,000

What major event is believed to be happening currently, affecting species at a high rate?

• A new ice age

• Global warming

• The 6th mass extinction

• The 2nd industrial revolution

Why are sea otters important to kelp forests?

• They prevent sea urchin overpopulation

• They clean the water

• They eat the kelp

• They attract tourists

What are ecosystem services?

• Services to protect endangered species

• Internet services for rural areas

• Healthcare services for animals

• Benefits provided by ecosystems

Which species was mentioned as being hunted for its fur?

• Caribbean Monk Seal

• Pygmy Hippo

• Panda bear

• Sea otter

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