Endangered Species
1 / 15How much do you know about the world's most threatened animals and the efforts to save them?
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Which organization maintains the 'Red List' of threatened species?
About Endangered Species
How much do you know about the world's most threatened animals and the efforts to save them? Endangered Species packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Which organization maintains the 'Red List' of threatened species?
Answer: IUCN
2. The giant panda was reclassified from 'Endangered' to what status in 2016?
Answer: Vulnerable
3. Which rhinoceros species has been declared functionally extinct in the wild with only two females remaining?
Answer: Northern white 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 primary threat to orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra?
Answer: Habitat loss from palm oil plantations
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How many questions are in Endangered Species?
Endangered Species has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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