Reviving Extinct Species: The Dodo and Beyond

What percentage of species that have ever lived on Earth are estimated to be extinct?

• 25%

• 99.9%

• 75%

• 50%

Which extinct animal is considered an icon of extinction and was native to Mauritius?

• Dodo Bird

• Wooly Mammoth

• Megalodon Shark

• Saber-toothed Tiger

What is the closest living relative of the dodo bird?

• Crowned Pigeon

• Rock Pigeon

• Nicobar Pigeon

• Passenger Pigeon

Which company is leading the efforts to bring the dodo back to life?

• Extinct Species Lab

• Colossal Biosciences

• Revive & Restore

• Genetic Revival Inc.

What is a major challenge in using Nicobar pigeon eggs for dodo resurrection?

• Eggs are too rare

• Eggs are too fragile

• Eggs are too small

• Eggs are too large

What is a key ethical concern regarding the resurrection of extinct species?

• Technological limitations

• Impact on current ecosystems

• Lack of public interest

• Cost of the project

What is one argument against focusing on de-extinction projects?

• They are too expensive

• They divert resources from conserving endangered species

• They are not interesting to the public

• They are scientifically impossible

How might de-extinction projects benefit current conservation efforts?

• By highlighting human impact on the environment

• By creating new species

• By reducing costs

• By eliminating the need for conservation

What is a potential scientific benefit of de-extinction work?

• Reducing climate change

• Building a genetic library

• Creating new habitats

• Increasing biodiversity

What could future generations rely on instead of written accounts of extinct species?

• Historical documentaries

• Virtual reality simulations

• Genetic libraries

• Artistic representations