Biodiversity and Conservation Challenges

The video explores the world's most biologically important places, identified by scientists using objective criteria. It highlights the Unga Mountains in Tanzania, Palan Game Refuge in the Philippines, Western Ghats in India, and Kanima National Park in Venezuela. Each site is unique in its biodiversity and the species it supports. The video emphasizes the need for conservation efforts to protect these irreplaceable areas.

What criteria did scientists use to identify the world's most biologically important places?

• Importance to rare and threatened species

• Economic value

• Cultural significance

• Tourism potential

How many sites were identified as the most irreplaceable by the researchers?

• 50

• 137

• 200

• 500

Which unique species can be found in the Unga Mountains National Park?

• Sanj Mangabay Monkeys

• African Elephant

• Bengal Tiger

• Komodo Dragon

What is Palawan Game Refuge most famous for?

• Its large size

• Its ancient ruins

• Its bird species

• Its desert landscapes

Which animal is endemic to the Palawan Game Refuge?

• Palawan Peacock Pheasant

• Giant Panda

• Bald Eagle

• Snow Leopard

What is a major threat to the Western Ghats in India?

• Urban development

• Grazing and plantations

• Mining activities

• Deforestation for timber

What is the primary habitat of the lion-tailed macaque in the Western Ghats?

• Wetlands

• Savannas

• Rainforests

• Deserts

What unique geological feature contributes to Canaima National Park's biodiversity?

• Sand dunes

• Coral reefs

• Steep flat-topped mountains

• Volcanic craters

Which species is restricted to only two mountaintops in Canaima National Park?

• Siberian Tiger

• Roraima Black Frog

• Galapagos Tortoise

• Golden Lion Tamarin

What is the main purpose of identifying the most irreplaceable places?

• To call for more protection

• To build new cities

• To promote tourism

• To increase agricultural land