Endangered Species
1 / 15The kakapo, a critically endangered flightless parrot, is native to which country?
About Endangered Species
How much do you know about the world's most threatened animals and the efforts to save them? This free general knowledge activity is built for older adults who want clear, readable browser-based games without sign-up friction.
General knowledge games mix recall, reasoning, and pattern recognition to keep each round varied and mentally engaging. This quiz includes 15 questions, so it works well as a quick session or as part of a longer brain-training routine. A printable version is available if you prefer offline play or want to share the game at home, in a classroom, or in a group setting.
About Endangered Species
Endangered Species is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. How much do you know about the world's most threatened animals and the efforts to save them? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
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
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is Endangered Species free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Endangered Species — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
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.
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