Conservation Efforts & Endangered Species
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What percentage of all creatures on Earth do invertebrates make up?

  • 90% (correct)
  • 70%
  • 50%
  • 30%
  • Why does the WWF use the giant panda as a symbol?

  • They are the most endangered species in the world.
  • They are the largest species of bear.
  • They are rare and difficult to find.
  • They are cute and popular, which helps raise funds. (correct)
  • What is a major threat to blobfish populations?

  • Climate change.
  • Competition for food.
  • Overfishing and bycatch. (correct)
  • Habitat destruction.
  • What unique characteristic does the pangolin have?

    <p>It is covered in scales.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has caused the population of pangolins in China to decrease significantly since the 1960s?

    <p>Poaching for traditional medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to many less attractive creatures becoming endangered?

    <p>Their lack of attention and funding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aye aye primarily known for?

    <p>Being the largest nocturnal primate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do pangolins protect themselves from natural predators?

    <p>By their protective scales.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following animals is described as having 'tiny eyes, big mouth, and slimy pink body'?

    <p>Blobfish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason the aye aye is often killed despite being harmless?

    <p>People believe it brings bad luck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Conservation Efforts & Funding

    • Popular and visually appealing animals like the giant panda attract significant funding and awareness for conservation.
    • This often overshadows less "exciting" creatures, especially invertebrates, which constitute over 90% of Earth's species.
    • Invertebrates receive a small percentage of available funding for wildlife protection.

    The Blobfish and Accidental Threats

    • The blobfish, known for its unusual appearance, faces extinction due to accidental capture in fishing nets.
    • Its unique physiology, adapted to deep-sea pressure, makes it susceptible to being swept up during trawling operations.

    The Pangolin and Intentional Threats

    • The pangolin is the most targeted animal by poachers worldwide.
    • Its unique scales, valued for traditional Chinese medicine, have caused a decline in its population by around 90% in China since the 1960s.

    Unattractiveness and Endangered Species

    • Some creatures become endangered due to their perceived ugliness, for example, the aye-aye.
    • The aye-aye, being nocturnal and solitary, is often killed by humans despite being harmless.

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    Explore the challenges and disparities in conservation funding for various species, highlighting the plight of invertebrates and less attractive animals like the blobfish and pangolin. Understand how popularity impacts fundraising and wildlife protection efforts. This quiz delves into the intentional and accidental threats these creatures face.

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