Endangered Species Quiz

What are the different types of gorillas?
1. Goodall gorillas, eastern lowland gorillas, western lowland gorillas
2. Western lowland gorillas, southern highland gorillas, mountain gorillas
3. Mountain gorillas, western lowland gorillas, eastern lowland gorillas
4. All of the above
Why are gorillas endangered?
1. Hunting, habitat destruction, and habitat change
2. Hunting and running
3. Habitat change and over-eating
4. Over-population and destruction of rabbits
About how heavy can a male gorilla get?
1. 175 pounds
2. 325 pounds
3. 390 pounds
4. 450 pounds
About how many western lowland gorillas are left in Africa?
1. 600 western lowland gorillas
2. 6,000 western lowland gorillas
3. 600,000 western lowland gorillas
4. 6,000,000 western lowland gorillas
How long have rhinos been around?
1. 50 million years
2. 25 million years
3. 75 million years
4. 50 billion years
Why are rhinos poached?
1. For their eyes
2. For their nails
3. For their horns
4. For their hair
Which animal is the national symbol of the United States?
1. Rhinos
2. Whooping Cranes
3. Bald eagles
4. Robins
In what ways do people try to save rhinos?
1. Fencing rhinos in and keeping poachers out
2. Cutting off their horns
3. Being guarded by armed guards
4. All of the above
What is the scientific name for Komodo dragon?
1. Komodoensis Dragonis
2. Komodoensis Varanus
3. Dragonis Komodoensis
4. Komodo Dragon
What do orangutans eat?
1. Fruits
2. Birds and animals
3. Vegetables
4. All of the above
Due to the success of recovery efforts under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, what animal is being taken off the threatened and endangered species list in some parts of the world?
1. Timber wolf
2. Komodo dragon
3. Gorilla
4. Raccoon
What animal is the largest of its species and one of the most endangered animals on Earth?
1. Raccoons
2. Mice
3. Whales
4. Gorillas
Where do lions live?
1. Antarctica, Asia and China
2. Africa, Asia and zoos
3. North America, community centers, London
4. None of the above
What did the whooping cranes follow when going on the trip from Wisconsin, U.S.A. to Florida, U.S.A.?
1. An octopus
2. A boat
3. An aircraft
4. A bus
In what US state are half of the world's bald eagles found?
1. Alaska
2. Texas
3. California
4. Wisconsin