Endangered Species

What is one of the main roles of conservationists mentioned?

• To create zoos

• To protect nature reserves and endangered species
  

• To promote hunting

• To manage city parks

How much have jaguar numbers reduced over the past 20 years?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 50%

What is one surprising finding from the satellite tags placed on jaguars?

• Males travel closer to rivers than females
  
  

• Jaguars use a small territory
  
  

• Females stick close to rivers
  
  

• They do not move much at all

What major threat to the Amazon rainforest was highlighted?

•  Overpopulation

• Illegal logging

• Natural disasters

• Tourism

What unique challenge do rangers in Kenya face?

• Lack of funding
  
  

• Natural disasters
  
  

• Overpopulation

• Poachers are heavily armed
  
  

Which animal was mentioned as critically endangered due to poaching?

• Manatee

• Jaguar

• Black rhino

• Moose

What animal was reintroduced to the Harz Mountains in Germany after being extinct?

• Moose

• Lynx

• Osprey

• Elephant

What significant event occurred in 2002 related to the lynx population?

• The first lynx were reintroduced.
  
  

• Lynx began to reproduce.
  
  

• The last lynx was seen.

• All lynx were captured.

What conclusion was drawn about the moose calves found dead on the island of Öland?

• They died of starvation.
  
  

• They drowned in the river.

• They were born sick.

• They were killed by predators.

What is the main threat to manatees in Florida?

• Habitat loss
  
  

• Climate change
  
  

• Boat collisions
  
  

• Predation by sharks