The Plight of the Tree Pangolin, Conservation and Challenges

The Plight of the Tree Pangolin, Conservation and Challenges

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Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video introduces the tree pangolin, a critically endangered mammal found in Asia and Africa. Pangolins have unique features, such as scales made of keratin, and have existed since the time of dinosaurs. They are skilled climbers with a diet mainly consisting of ants and termites. Pangolins protect themselves by curling into a ball, but face significant threats from humans due to the illegal trade of their scales. Conservation efforts are crucial as their population continues to decline.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the tree pangolin unique among mammals?

It lives underwater.

It is the only mammal with scales.

It is the largest mammal in Asia.

It can fly like a bird.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do baby pangolins typically travel?

By clinging to their mother's tail.

By riding on their mother's back.

By walking alongside their mother.

By being carried in their mother's mouth.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary diet of tree pangolins?

Fruits and berries.

Leaves and grass.

Small mammals.

Ants and termites.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are pangolins heavily trafficked?

For their bones, used in jewelry.

For their fur, used in clothing.

For their scales, believed to have healing properties.

For their meat, which is a delicacy.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current conservation status of pangolins?

Their population is stable.

They are not considered endangered.

Their numbers are increasing.

Their numbers are rapidly declining.