endangered species quiz
About how big is a snail darter?
8 cm / 3.14 inches
How often do females have offspring? every ....
8 years
How much land has the African Wild Dog lost to human population?
93%
What percentage of DNA do Humans and Chimpanzees share?
98%
Name one characteristic that makes the leatherback sea turtle unique?
Largest turtles on Earth Flexible shell Warm Blooded Can dive to depths of 4,200 feet All of the above ^
What is the current population of African Wild Dogs?
Less than 5,000
The African Wild Dog's biggest competitor is the
Lion
Red pandas are _________
omnivores
Where is the soft sensory tissue of the narwhal tusk?
on the outside
What kind of anthropogenic activity affects the accuracy of WhaleAlert?
Shipping traffic/ underwater noise interference
What are the two islands that Orangutans are located on.
Sumatra and Borneo
What is the name of the group empowered to allow construction that would drive a species to extinction?
The "God Committee"
What two Island regions are the Hawaiian Monk Seal endemic to?
The Main Hawaiian Islands and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
What is one reason Piping Plovers are on the endangered species list?
human disturbance
The Red Panda is sometimes referred to as the _______ panda
lesser
What is the defense behavior called when the bird pretend their wings are broken?
"broken wing display"
How much net revenue do the tourist attractions on the islands generate annually?
$44 million
Where do narwhals live?
North Arctic
What is NOT a threat to general Chimpanzee populations?
Obesity
What are two reasons the seal is endangered (variety of answers)
Human-seal interactions, entanglement
Sharks can smell blood up to ____ miles away
3
What percentage of food is made possible by honey bees?
1/3
A blue whale's call can reach up to _____ Hz.
10
What percentage of female narwhals have tusks?
15%
How big do male narwhals grow?
16ft
Over the past 30 years, the sea lion population has dropped by ___%
50
What percent of hatchlings survive their first year?
6%
What is the average lifespan of an african elephant?
65 years
How many species of sea turtles are there?
7
Where is the only place where koalas can be found in nature?
Australia
Describe the diet of a Hawaiian Monk Seal (variety of answers)
Carnivore, variety of fish
What disease that affects humans also threatens koalas more lethally?
Chlamydia
List at least (1) conservation act that helps alleviate the population decline of the sea lion's or at least 1 conservation issue present in the islands
Controlled tourism, national park, and oil spills, canine distemper
What country are wild Chimpanzees found in?
Democratic Republic of the Congo
What is the ONLY food that koalas eat?
Eucalyptus Leaves
How often do Chimpanzees typically give birth?
Every 5 years
What kind of work does the Jane Goodall Institute NOT do at Gombe?
Experimental, biomedical testing
Name three predators of the Piping Plover.
Humans, Great Blue herons, Owls
What are two reasons the snow leopards are becoming endangered?
Hunted for their bones for Asian medicines 2. Hunted for their beautiful hides for pelts.
What tribe is allowed to hunt narwhals?
Inuit tribe
Which of these three countries does whaling still occur frequently?
Japan
Which of the following is not the Sea Lion's typical prey?
Killer Whale
About how many of these whales are still alive today?
Only 500
What are two of these causes that contribute to colony collapse disorder?
Pesticides, Migratory Beekeeping, Parasites, or Mega-farming (you just need two)
Name the three diseases that most concern African Wild Dogs
Rabies, Canine Distemper, Anthrax
Which of these reasons is NOT a reason that koalas are endangered
Sleeping in the trees too much
Where do snail darters live?
The Tennessee River Valley (Notably the Hiwassee River, Holston River, Little River, and French Broad River)
Which group worked to build a dam that would have pushed the snail darter toward extinction?
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
What are scrimshaws, and what were they used for?
They are pieces of whale bones with engravings made by whalors for their girlfriends.. They are corset supports.
What is an "opportunistic feeder"
Will eat anything that is easy to catch
What is a distinct quality about the burrowing owl?
Yellow eyes
What is one way you can help protect these birds?
You can help Piping Plovers by not disturbing the restricted areas on the beaches, listening to AUTHORITY, not littering because it leads to predatory animals, keep your pets on LEASHES , be aware of areas close to restricted areas when driving off road vehicles.
Which is the correct taxonomy of the Galapagos Sea Lion?
Zalophus Wollebaeki
African elephants are...
a key stone species
The snail darter's primary food is
aquatic snails
The main component of the red panda's diet is
bamboo
The Red Pandas were discovered ______ the Giant Panda
before
All of the following parts of a shark have a commercial and economic value expect...
cartilage
What is a main reason for burrowing owl environment becoming unsuitable?
climate change
What is the main cause of the bees becoming endangered?
colony collapse disorder
What do California Condors eat
dead animals
The red panda's endangerment is caused by ________ and _____.
deforestation and poaching
What is the largest animal that lives on land?
elephant
Snow Leopards are what kind of species?
endemic
These whales ate nearly all the cod fish, which is why they nearly were hunted to extinction.
false
--- leatherback sea turtles return to the beach within their lifespan.
female
How many main causes contribute to colony collapse disorder?
four
What are Orangutans most common foot source
fruit
What biome is home to the snow leopards?
grassland biome
What are the main colors of the great white that allow it to superb camouflage?
grey and white
Koalas are . .
herbivores
What is the main reason african elephants are endangered?
ivory
What is the leatherback sea turtles main food source?
jellyfish
A blue whale's diet often consists of eating tons of ___________.
krill
What is the main pollutant that affects the California Condor
lead
Banding is the action of attaching different colored bands to the birds ______ to track and spot piping plovers.
leg
Climate change has a (positive, negative, neutral?) affect on African Wild Dogs.
negative
Is dying elephant tusks pink an effective method to stop poachers?
no
What color is the California Condor's head
pink/ orange
Why are bees so important to our society? Because they ____ our plants allowing them to reproduce
pollinate
What species digs burrows for the burrowing owl?
prairie dogs
What is the primary food source for great white sharks?
seals
A new technology developed with the help of shark skin is known as...
sharklet
What is the mating season for a burrowing owl?
spring
Why do Orangutans use the "Long Call"
to keep other animals away
5 of my 7 reasons for Orangutans going extinct have deforestation in common. True or false?
true
Male seal aggression on female and baby seals are a threat to recovery
true
T/F - The Gulf of Maine is the only location of these whales anywhere on the planet
true
The blue whale is nicknamed "the giant of the sea". True or False.
true
The blue whale's closest living relative is the hippopotamus. True or False.
true
true or false ?The snow leopard has camouflage capabilities that allow them to creep up on their prey, their grayish fur blending in with the rocky mountain side.
true
What is the name of the app invented for shippers to track whales?
whale alert
What kind of climate do snow leopards thrive in?
windy/ cold
How do scientists track California Condors in the field?
wing tagging
The California Condor has a ____ ____ of 9 feet.
wingspan
Do burrowing owls dig their own burrows?
yes
