Threats to Species and Extinction

The video discusses the extinction of the great auk, highlighting human impact on species extinction. It explores historical beliefs about nature's permanence, the realization of human-induced extinction, and the current sixth mass extinction driven by human activities. The video emphasizes the importance of ecosystems, global efforts to reverse biodiversity loss, and individual contributions to conservation, using Hotlin Ompusunggu's work in Borneo as an example. It concludes with a call for collective action to prevent further biodiversity loss and protect the future of life on Earth.

What was the primary reason for the extinction of the great auk?

• Climate change

• Hunting by humans

• Natural disasters

• Loss of habitat

Who was the scientist that proposed the idea that species could go extinct?

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Georges Cuvier

What is one of the main human activities contributing to the current extinction crisis?

• Space exploration

• Intensive farming

• Renewable energy use

• Ocean exploration

Which species is used as an example of the impact of urbanization in Britain?

• Squirrel

• Rabbit

• Hedgehog

• Fox

What percentage of the planet did nations agree to protect by the end of the decade?

• 30%

• 20%

• 40%

• 10%

What profession does Hotlin Ompusunggu practice?

• Veterinarian

• Teacher

• Dentist

• Biologist

What incentive did Hotlin Ompusunggu offer to discourage deforestation?

• Discounted dentistry

• Free housing

• Cash rewards

• Free education

What is the main threat to orangutans in Borneo?

• Poaching

• Climate change

• Disease

• Deforestation

What is the broader significance of species extinction discussed in the video?

• It only affects animals

• It is only a concern for scientists

• It impacts the future of all life on Earth

• It is a natural process that cannot be stopped

What is the ultimate question posed at the end of the video?

• What is the future of technology?

• How can we increase urbanization?

• Will we work together to stop the sixth mass extinction?

• Can we discover new species?