These Skinks are on the brink of extinction

The video introduces SJ, a prehensile-tailed skink from the Solomon Islands, highlighting its unique features such as its greenish-olive body, prehensile tail, and camouflage abilities. It discusses the skink's habitat, physical characteristics, and the threats it faces from deforestation and the pet trade, emphasizing the need for conservation efforts.

Where is the prehensile-tailed skink primarily found?

• Galapagos Islands

• Amazon Rainforest

• Solomon Islands

• Madagascar

What color is the body of the prehensile-tailed skink?

• Bright red with yellow spots

• Blue with white stripes

• Greenish-olive with black scales

• Brown with orange patches

What is the primary function of the prehensile tail in the skink?

• To swim faster

• To attract mates

• To grasp objects and maintain balance

• To store fat

How does the prehensile-tailed skink camouflage itself?

• By using its greenish-olive color and slow movements

• By burrowing underground

• By hiding under rocks

• By changing its color

What are the main threats to the prehensile-tailed skink's habitat?

• Lack of food resources

• Predation by larger animals

• Deforestation and pet trade

• Climate change and pollution