Causes of Animal Extinction

The video explores the extinction of various animal species due to human activities and natural factors. It covers the Quagga, Tasmanian Tiger, Passenger Pigeon, Chinese River Dolphin, Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Pyrenean Ibex, Pinta Island Tortoise, Tecopa Pupfish, West African Black Rhinoceros, and Golden Toad. Each section discusses the reasons behind their extinction, such as hunting, habitat loss, competition, and disease.

What is the primary reason for the extinction of many animal species as discussed in the introduction?

• Natural disasters

• Human evolution and activities

• Predation by other animals

• Climate change

What was a unique feature of the Quagga that made it a target for hunters?

• Its loud roar

• Its speed

• Its enchanting appearance

• Its ability to fly

Why were Tasmanian Tigers hunted by European settlers?

• For their fur

• For sport

• For their medicinal properties

• Due to their perceived threat to sheep

What was a significant factor in the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon?

• Predation by larger birds

• Lack of food

• Climate change

• Deforestation and hunting

What was the primary cause of the Chinese River Dolphin's extinction?

• Pollution

• Predation by sharks

• Overfishing and habitat degradation

• Climate change

What led to the decline of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker population?

• Hunting for sport

• Destruction of old-growth forests

• Climate change

• Predation by larger birds

What was a major factor in the extinction of the Pyrenean Ibex?

• Lack of food

• Competition with domestic animals

• Hunting for sport

• Climate change

What was the fate of the last Pinta Island Tortoise?

• It was relocated to a zoo

• It died without producing viable offspring

• It was released into the wild

• It was hunted for its shell

What environmental change contributed to the extinction of the Tecopa Pupfish?

• Introduction of non-native species

• Climate change

• Overfishing

• Pollution

What natural factor contributed to the extinction of the Golden Toad?

• Lack of food

• Human hunting

• Predation by larger animals

• Heavy rainfall affecting breeding