TED: The coolest animal you know nothing about ... and how we can save it | Patrícia Medici

The video discusses the importance of tapirs in ecosystems, highlighting their role in seed dispersal and biodiversity. It covers the challenges faced in their conservation, such as habitat destruction and hunting, and outlines innovative solutions like GPS collars and wildlife corridors. The speaker shares personal experiences and emphasizes the need for continued efforts and creativity in conservation strategies.

What is the main focus of the speaker's work over the past 20 years?

• Studying the behavior of lions

• Conserving tapirs in Brazil

• Documenting the extinction of elephants

• Researching climate change effects

Why are tapirs considered important for their habitats?

• They provide shelter for other animals

• They control insect populations

• They disperse seeds

• They are top predators

What is the primary habitat of the lowland tapir?

• Deserts

• Tropical forests

• Mountain ranges

• Urban areas

What role do tapirs play in the forest ecosystem?

• Pollinators of flowers

• Predators of small mammals

• Gardeners of the forest

• Producers of oxygen

What challenge is mentioned regarding the study of tapirs?

• They live in urban areas

• They are nocturnal and elusive

• They are too small to track

• They are too aggressive

What method is used to track tapir movements?

• Radio collars

• GPS collars

• Satellite imaging

• Drone surveillance

What was the focus of the first tapir conservation program?

• The Atlantic Forest

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Great Barrier Reef

• The Sahara Desert

What innovative idea is being tested to reduce tapir roadkill?

• Building tunnels under roads

• Using reflective stickers on collars

• Installing speed bumps

• Creating wildlife bridges

What is a major threat to tapirs in the central part of Brazil?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation for urban development

• Invasive species

• Air pollution

What is the speaker's ultimate goal in their conservation efforts?

• To stop all human development

• To ensure tapirs thrive in the wild

• To become famous

• To relocate tapirs to zoos