Trivia
What are endangered species?
Organisms threatened by extinction; plants and animals facing extinction; etc.
Where is the Cuban Macaw native to?
Cuba; Isla de Juventad
Where is Galapagos Kelp from? What Ocean?
Galapagos Islands in the Pacific ocean
What is one of the causes of endangerment?
Habitat loss or genetic variation loss
What is one way to help when traveling?
Opt for eco-friendly tours
Why are endangered species relevant to our health?
These organisms purify air, water, and land.
What is the endangered animal that is a species of antelope with horns?
Orxy (full name is accepted too)
Why did the White Ferula Mushroom become critically endangered?
Gourmet eating; overconsumption
How does inbreeding lead to endangerment?
Genetic variability loss
What volunteering can you do to preserve the environment?
Park, beach, roadside cleanups
What is endangerment a sign of?
Breakdown in ecosystem; loss of species; etc.
What is the level of conservation for Macaws?
Extinct
What level of conservation is the Mount Kaala Cyanae?
Extinct in the Wild
What is an example of human activity that endangers animals?
Logging, development, overfishing, overhunting, etc.
How can you reduce pollution?
Reduce plastic use or buy sustainably
How many levels of conservation are there?
7
Why did the Macaw go extinct?
Hunting and domestication
How many times more does the Galapagos Kelp forests filter carbon than land forests?
20 times more
What is monoculture?
Farmers grow one variety of crop in an area which hurts genetic variation
How can donations help conservation agencies protect endangered species.
Research, habitat protection, and wildlife recovery programs
Name the 7 levels of conservation from least to most concerning
least concern, near threatened, vulnerable, endangered, critically endangered, extinct in the wild, and extinct.
What is the largest endangered animal on the planet?
blue whale
80-90%
Name 3 examples from the two main causes
inbreeding or monoculture or human activity or naturally
What is the last way to help?
Educate yourself or others