CLEAN : S African conservationists seek to revive extinct zebra species

The video discusses efforts to breed back the extinct quokka through selective breeding, aiming to repair ecological damage and restore a charismatic animal to South Africa. The process involves selecting individuals with desired traits and confirming species identity through DNA analysis. The project focuses on ensuring the quokka is a subspecies of the plains zebra, making the conservation effort scientifically valid.

What is the primary goal of breeding back the quokka?

• To develop a new pet species

• To create a new species

• To repair ecological damage and reintroduce a charismatic animal

• To increase hunting opportunities

What method is used to reintroduce the quokka?

• Genetic engineering

• Selective breeding

• Cloning

• Natural migration

What characteristic is being concentrated in the selective breeding process?

• Higher speed

• Longer lifespan

• Increased size

• Fewer stripes

How is the quokka classified in relation to the plains zebra?

• A completely different species

• A variety subspecies

• A new genus

• An unrelated animal

Why would the project be scientifically unjustifiable if the quokka were a different species?

• It would not be scientifically valid

• It would not align with conservation goals

• It would require more funding

• It would not be possible to breed them