What once-endangered animal is the national symbol of the United States? a. grizzly bear b. Florida panther c. bald eagle d. timber wolf

In what ways do zoos help endangered animals? a. They educate people about endangered animals. b. Zoo scientists study endangered animals. c. They establish captive breeding programs for endangered species. d. All of the above

Of the 44,838 species that have been studied by scientists, about what percentage is threatened with extinction? a. 38% b. 89% c. 2% d. 15%

In what ways do people try to save rhinos? a. fencing rhinos into protected areas b. cutting off their horns c. providing armed guards to ward off poachers d. all of the above

Nearly ________ percent of mammal species are globally threatened with extinction? a. 25 b. 3 c. 65 d. none of the above

The Sumatran Rhino's total population is estimated at: a. under 80 b. 250-400 c. 600—1,000 d. 2,500—3,000

How can you help protect endangered animals from extinction? a. reduce, recycle, and reuse b. protect natural habitats c. landscape with native plants d. all of the above

How many species have disappeared in the last 500 years? a. 3,200 b. 1,250 c. 816 d. 362

What did whooping cranes follow from Wisconsin to Florida in a simulated migration? a. an octopus b. a boat c. a plane d. a bus

1. An endangered species is _____________ that will become extinct if its populations continue to decline. a. any species of animal b. any species of plant c. any species of animal, plant, or other living organism d. none of the above

As of October 2000, how many plants and animals in the United States were listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act? a. 1,623 b. 852 c. 1,792 d. 1,025

2. What percentage of the species listed as endangered or threatened by extinction have been saved by conservation initiatives resulting from the Endangered Species Act? a. 100% b. 99% c. 65.2% d. 25%

Hedgehogs are endangered in the UK. True or false?