High Five Facts - Endangered Animals

The video discusses five key facts about endangered animals, highlighting human activities like overhunting and deforestation as major contributors to extinction. It defines endangered and extinct species, emphasizing the irreversible nature of extinction. Climate change is identified as a significant threat, affecting species like puffins and polar bears. Historical extinctions, such as the dodo and woolly mammoth, are mentioned. The video also focuses on critically endangered species like the Amur leopard and Javan rhino, noting conservation efforts and ongoing threats. The video concludes with a summary of these points.

What are some human activities that contribute to the extinction of animals?

• Planting more trees

• Overhunting and overfishing

• Building animal sanctuaries

• Recycling waste

What does it mean when an animal is declared extinct?

• It is no longer found in the wild but exists in captivity

• The species has no surviving individuals that can reproduce

• It is only found in specific regions

• It is at risk of becoming endangered

How does climate change affect animals like puffins and polar bears?

• It increases their population

• It provides them with more food

• It helps them find new habitats

• It causes habitat loss and food scarcity

Which of the following animals is known to have gone extinct in the past?

• Amur Leopard

• Puffin

• Javan Rhino

• Dodo Bird

Where can Amur leopards be found in the wild?

• South America

• Far East Russia and Northeastern China

• Central Africa

• Australia