Extinct Animals
This large animal is closest to the Indian elephant and used to walk alongside humans!
The Wolly Mamoth
What does it mean to be extinct?
Name one of the two languages used to name dinosaurs.
Greek and Latin
The processes of bringing something back from extinction with its DNA
Whats the tallest animal in the world?
The giraffe
This Giant Cat Used to Hunt in Ancient California
Sabre Tooth Cat
True or False; Humans contribute to animal extinction?
True! Humans rarely do all of the damage-causing extinction however hunting or destroying animals' homes can contribute to or even cause extinction.
What does Velocoprator mean?
Fast Robber!
What animal was famously cloned as a test for de-extinction? Bonus if you can remeber their name
Dolly the Sheep
What Ocean is between America and Europe?
The Atlantic Ocean
This bird used to live in North America in the millions. Today its believed to be extinct.
The Passenger Pigeon
Can you say extinct when talking about plant life?
Yes! Any living fauna (thing big enough to see) can go extinct! It doesn't need to be an animal, a human, or even an insect, animals and even disease causing bacteria can go extinct.
What does Dinosaur mean?
Terrible Lizard!
Name one of the two animals planned to be brought back from extinction soon
The Wolly Mamoth and the Dodo
What is the slowest living mammal?
This Tiger lived in modern-day Australia and more! It looked like a mix between a tiger and a dog.
Tasmanian Tiger
Name one of the three theories that explain dinosaur extinction!
2. Asteroid Impact
3. Climate Change
True or false; Dinosaurs are related to modern-day birds!
True! Small Dinosaurs evolved into modern birds! Modern birds are technically Avian-Dinosaurs or flying lizards!
What is the technology used to de-extinct Animals
Crispr
What does the richter scale measure?
The magnitude (how strong) of an earthquake
This sea mammal was largely slow and friendly. Maybe it reminds you of livestock!
Stellars Sea Cow
True or False; Human Ancestors have gone extinct
True; sort of! other forms of humanity such as the neaderthal or the java man have gone extinct. Also human ethnic groups have gone extinct. Mostly indigenous peoples from the americas!
What scientists study ancient fossils like dinosaurs?
Paleontologist
What is the only animal succesfully brought back through de-extinction so far?
Who Invented the Telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell