The plight of the Attwater's prairie-chicken, Fighting for survival

Atwater's Prairie chickens, once numbering a million, are now critically endangered with fewer than 100 left in the wild. Native to Texas and Louisiana, these birds thrive in grasslands and have a varied diet. Urbanisation and habitat loss have drastically reduced their numbers. Conservation efforts, such as the Houston Zoo's breeding program, aim to reintroduce them to their natural habitat.

What is the current estimated population of Atwater's Prairie Chickens in the wild?

• More than 2000

• Around 500

• About 1000

• Less than 100

In which regions are Atwater's Prairie Chickens primarily found?

• Texas and Louisiana

• California and Nevada

• Florida and Georgia

• New York and Pennsylvania

What is the average size of an Atwater's Prairie Chicken?

• About 3 feet

• About 2 feet

• About 4 feet

• About 1.5 feet

Which of the following is NOT part of the Atwater's Prairie Chicken's diet?

• Grass

• Shoots

• Fish

• Insects

What is one of the main reasons for the decline in the Atwater's Prairie Chicken population?

• Overhunting

• Climate change

• Urbanization and habitat loss

• Predation by larger birds