Natural History and Conservation Quiz

What does the transition from the globe to the Natural History Museum logo signify in the video?

• A study of human anatomy

• A journey into the natural world

• A focus on modern technology

• An exploration of ancient civilizations

What was the primary goal of the 2006 expedition along the Yangtze River?

• To explore new fishing techniques

• To map the river's course

• To find a rare river dolphin species

• To study the river's water quality

Which unique feature did the Baiji dolphin possess due to the murky waters of the Yangtze River?

• Highly developed vision

• Ability to fly

• Highly developed sonar

• Ability to change color

By the end of the 20th century, approximately how many wild Baiji dolphins were left?

• 13

• 400

• 100

• 50

What were some of the main threats to the Baiji dolphin population?

• Predation by larger marine animals

• Lack of food resources

• Climate change and habitat loss

• Overfishing, boat collisions, and pollution

What was the primary focus of the Zoological Society of London's Edge conservation program?

• Conserving species with many close relatives

• Conserving highly threatened species with few close relatives

• Studying plant species

• Promoting tourism in natural habitats

Why was the Baiji considered unique in the mammal family?

• It could live both in water and on land

• It was the only member of its entire mammal family

• It had the ability to communicate with humans

• It was the largest dolphin species

What was the plan to help conserve the Baiji dolphin?

• To increase fishing activities

• To relocate them to a different river

• To set up a captive breeding program

• To build a dam on the Yangtze River

What was the outcome of the 3,200 km survey of the Yangtze River?

• Several new dolphin species were discovered

• The river was found to be pollution-free

• The Baiji population had increased

• No dolphins were found

What message does the extinction of the Baiji convey to the international conservation community?

• The irrelevance of conservation efforts

• The necessity of building more zoos

• The importance of focusing solely on marine life

• The need for more efficient and quicker reactions to conservation crises