Case studies of endangered species MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

Case Studies of Endangered Species MCQs

Which species is a well-known case study for successful recovery under the Endangered Species Act in the U.S.?
Bald Eagle.

What was a primary cause of the decline of the Amur Leopard?
Habitat loss and poaching.

Which conservation effort helped increase the population of California Condors?
Captive breeding and reintroduction programs.

Why did the population of the Black Rhinoceros drastically decline?
Poaching for their horns.

Which species is considered one of the most endangered primates in the world?
Javan Gibbon.

What is the main threat to the Vaquita, an endangered marine species?
Bycatch in illegal fishing nets.

Which factor played a significant role in the recovery of the Grey Wolf in the U.S.?
Reintroduction into protected areas like Yellowstone National Park.

How did DDT contribute to the near extinction of the Peregrine Falcon?
It caused thinning of eggshells, leading to reproductive failure.

Which endangered species is native to the island of Madagascar?
The Aye-Aye lemur.

What was the major threat to the survival of the Mountain Gorilla?
Habitat destruction and poaching.

Which animal’s population was significantly reduced by the introduction of non-native species to New Zealand?
The Kakapo.

What is the main reason for the decline of the Asian Elephant population?
Habitat fragmentation and human-elephant conflict.

Which critically endangered species is known for its black and white fur and reliance on bamboo forests?
The Giant Panda.

Which species’ habitat was greatly reduced by deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest?
Harpy Eagle.

Why is the Leatherback Sea Turtle considered endangered?
Loss of nesting sites and accidental capture in fishing nets.

What conservation method has been used to protect the endangered Snow Leopard?
Anti-poaching measures and community-based conservation.

How did climate change contribute to the endangerment of the Polar Bear?
Melting sea ice reduced their hunting grounds for seals.

Which Australian species is endangered due to habitat loss from wildfires and land clearing?
Koala.

What caused the dramatic population decline of the Northern White Rhinoceros?
Poaching for their horns.

Which endangered species has been a major focus of conservation efforts in the Galápagos Islands?
Galápagos Tortoise.

What was the key factor in the near extinction of the American Bison?
Overhunting by humans.

Why is the Red Panda considered endangered?
Habitat loss due to deforestation in the Himalayas.

What is the primary threat to the survival of the Bengal Tiger?
Poaching and habitat destruction.

Which critically endangered amphibian species is affected by the chytrid fungus?
Golden Toad.

What conservation measure has helped increase the population of the Whooping Crane?
Captive breeding and migration training.

Which species saw a dramatic recovery in Europe due to legal protection and conservation efforts?
Eurasian Lynx.

What was the cause of the extinction of the passenger pigeon?
Overhunting and habitat destruction.

Why are the Asian Pangolins critically endangered?
Illegal trafficking for their scales and meat.

Which species native to Africa is critically endangered due to poaching and loss of habitat?
African Elephant.

How has pollution contributed to the decline of the Ganges River Dolphin?
Water pollution and dam construction have reduced its habitat.

Which primate species in Southeast Asia is threatened by illegal wildlife trade and habitat destruction?
Orangutan.

What was a primary reason for the population decline of the Green Sea Turtle?
Poaching for their eggs and destruction of nesting beaches.

Which bird species in Hawaii is endangered due to introduced predators such as rats and cats?
Hawaiian Crow (Alala).

Why is the Ethiopian Wolf considered endangered?
Habitat loss and disease from domestic dogs.

Which conservation strategy was critical in protecting the Iberian Lynx from extinction?
Breeding programs and habitat restoration.

Which species’ population was significantly affected by the destruction of coral reefs?
Hawksbill Sea Turtle.

How has deforestation contributed to the decline of the Sumatran Orangutan?
Logging and palm oil plantations have destroyed large portions of its habitat.

Which Australian species faced near extinction due to competition with non-native species like foxes and rabbits?
Greater Bilby.

What led to the drastic decline of the Tasmanian Devil population?
A contagious facial tumor disease.

How did the introduction of invasive species threaten the survival of the Hawaiian Monk Seal?
Invasive species competed for food resources and degraded habitats.

Which species native to the rivers of China is considered functionally extinct?
Yangtze River Dolphin (Baiji).

What conservation action helped the Arabian Oryx recover from near extinction?
Captive breeding and reintroduction into the wild.

Why is the African Wild Dog critically endangered?
Habitat fragmentation and conflict with humans.

How has illegal logging contributed to the decline of the Philippine Eagle?
It has destroyed large areas of the eagle’s forest habitat.

Which species in New Zealand is critically endangered due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species?
North Island Brown Kiwi.

Why is the Scimitar-Horned Oryx extinct in the wild?
Overhunting and habitat loss in the desert regions of North Africa.

Which conservation measure helped protect the endangered Arabian Leopard?
Establishment of protected areas and anti-poaching patrols.

Why are the Western Lowland Gorillas critically endangered?
Poaching, disease, and habitat destruction due to logging.

What caused the population decline of the Axolotl, an amphibian native to Mexico?
Water pollution and habitat destruction.

Which bird species native to California has faced threats from habitat loss and lead poisoning?
California Condor.

What is the primary reason for the endangerment of the Black-Footed Ferret?
Loss of prairie dog colonies, their primary food source.

How has the loss of wetlands contributed to the decline of the Japanese Crested Ibis?
Habitat destruction and pollution have reduced its feeding grounds.

Which species was brought back from the brink of extinction through an intensive captive breeding program?
Przewalski’s Horse.

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