Endangered Species
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What organization maintains the 'Red List' of threatened species?
About Endangered Species
Give your memory a workout with Endangered Species: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Learn about the world's most threatened animals and the conservation efforts to save them. Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What organization maintains the 'Red List' of threatened species?
Answer: IUCN
2. The giant panda was downlisted from 'Endangered' to what status in 2016?
Answer: Vulnerable
3. Which rhinoceros species is the most critically endangered with only about 80 individuals left?
Answer: Javan Rhino
4. The vaquita, the world's most endangered marine mammal, is found only in which body of water?
Answer: Gulf of California
5. What is the main threat to orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra?
Answer: Deforestation for palm oil
Frequently asked questions
How long does Endangered Species take?
Most players finish Endangered Species in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Endangered Species?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Endangered Species?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Endangered Species fits comfortably in one sitting.
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