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What are some reasons why animals become endangered?
What are some reasons why animals become endangered?
Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as an example of an endangered species?
Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as an example of an endangered species?
What caused the extinction of woolly mammoths?
What caused the extinction of woolly mammoths?
Study Notes
- Endangered animals are at risk of extinction due to various reasons such as habitat destruction, pollution, hunting, fishing, genetic vulnerability, diseases, and low birth rates.
- Some examples of endangered animals include tigers, sea turtles, Amur leopards, gorillas, rhinos, orangutans, Sumatran elephants, pandas, quitus, and pangolins.
- Extinct animals refer to species that have completely died out and will never return.
- Some examples of extinct animals include dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, short-faced bears, Irish elk, dire wolves, thylacine, saber-toothed cats, and all rocks.
- The last dinosaurs lived about 65 million years ago, and their extinction remains a scientific mystery.
- Woolly mammoths became extinct due to harsh climate and hunting.
- Short-faced bears disappeared about 11,000 years ago due to poaching and excessive hunting.
- Irish elk went extinct, possibly due to the antlers becoming too big.
- Dire wolves became extinct due to lack of food and habitat.
- It is important to take measures to protect endangered animals to prevent them from becoming extinct.
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Test your knowledge about endangered and extinct animals with this quiz. Learn about the reasons behind their endangerment and extinction. Discover fascinating facts about iconic species like tigers, pandas, dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, and more.