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Quiz about Endangered Animals Around The World

Endangered Animals Around The World Quiz

These animals are low in numbers and are in danger of becoming extinct. They need protection.

A multiple-choice quiz by SKR. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
SKR

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,112

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
5271

Last 3 plays: masfon (10/10), dee1304 (7/10), MargW (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This endangered large, grey mammal lives its entire life in the sea. It can become 3 meters in length and weigh almost 500 Kgs. It is some times called a 'sea cow'. Hint

Dugong

Bottlenose dolphin

Gray Whale

Fin Whale

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Question 2 of 10

2. This endangered bird has very good sight and hearing. Its diet consists mainly of mammals. It can be found from southern British Columbia, Canada, to southern California and lives mainly in old growth forests. Hint

Northern Spotted Owl

Harpy Eagle

Nothern Goshawk

Nothern Pygmy-Owl

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Question 3 of 10

3. This bird is the tallest in North America with a wingspan of 7.5 feet. It lives in marshes and flies south for the winter. The bird nests in Canada and winters at a wildlife refuge in Texas. Hint

Great Blue Heron

Sandhill Crane

Great Egret

Whooping Crane

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which endangered reptile is still hunted in some areas for its valuable hide? Florida is the only place in the United States where this species can be found. Its population is estimated between 100-400. Hint

American Crocodile

Green Anole

American Alligator

Gila Monster

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Question 5 of 10

5. What state has over one third of all endangered species on the list in the United States? Hint

California

Hawaii

Alaska

Florida

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Question 6 of 10

6. This species is the largest cat in the world. It is very graceful and beautiful and doesn't deserve its reputation as a vicious killer. Hint

Bengal Tiger

Snow Leopard

Siberian Tiger

Black Panther

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Question 7 of 10

7. This mammal has been downlisted to 'lower risk' on the Endangered Species List mainly because of a reintroduction plan in Yellowstone, Idaho and Montana. Its diet consists of bison, deer, elk, moose and beaver. Hint

Bobcat

Coyote

Gray Wolf

Grizzly Bear

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Question 8 of 10

8. This endangered species is the most aggressive in its family and can charge at speeds up to 30 MPH. About 90 percent of all deaths of this species are due to poaching. Hint

Asian Elephant

Water Buffalo

Mountain Gorilla

Black Rhinoceros

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Question 9 of 10

9. This rare lizard belongs to one of the most endangered groups of lizards in the world. Its loss of habitat due to human development and capture for illegal trade has its numbers down to approx. 200. Hint

Anegada Iguana

Komodo Dragon

Giant Day Gecko

Fijian Crested Iguana

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Question 10 of 10

10. This water animal has been on the Endangered Species List since 1990. It is graceful in the water but very awkward on land. This species can reach 10 feet in length and weigh more than a ton. It competes for food with the commercial fisheries of the Northern Pacific. Hint

Pacific Walrus

Steller's Sea Lion

Elephant Seal

Northern Fur Seal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This endangered large, grey mammal lives its entire life in the sea. It can become 3 meters in length and weigh almost 500 Kgs. It is some times called a 'sea cow'.

Answer: Dugong

Answer: Northern Spotted Owl

The Northern Spotted Owl is at the center of a controversy between environmentalists and timber 'barons' Population is estimated between 4000-6000.

3. This bird is the tallest in North America with a wingspan of 7.5 feet. It lives in marshes and flies south for the winter. The bird nests in Canada and winters at a wildlife refuge in Texas.

Answer: Whooping Crane

Although hunting is no longer a threat to this species, many of these birds die from collisions with power lines!

Answer: American Crocodile

5. What state has over one third of all endangered species on the list in the United States?

Answer: Hawaii

6. This species is the largest cat in the world. It is very graceful and beautiful and doesn't deserve its reputation as a vicious killer.

Answer: Siberian Tiger

There are an estimated 150-200 Siberian Tigers left in the wild with another estimated 500 in captivity in Zoos.

Answer: Gray Wolf

In 1995 a reintroduced female wolf gave birth to eight pups in Yellowstone. It was the first such birth in 70 years.

8. This endangered species is the most aggressive in its family and can charge at speeds up to 30 MPH. About 90 percent of all deaths of this species are due to poaching.

Answer: Black Rhinoceros

Black rhinos are one of the fastest disappearing large animals on earth. Their horns are used for knife handles and medicines.

Answer: Anegada Iguana

Answer: Steller's Sea Lion

This animal can be very belligerent when captured. The Sea Lion's primary diet of pollack, cod and mackerel is a a pay check for commercial fishermen.

Source: Author SKR

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