Share YP 2 6A. Evolution and Conservation
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What's the role of evolution mentioned in the article?
Evolution has created thousands of unique species that have adapted to life on the island.
How many new animals have been discovered since the beginning of the century?
more than 600
What is causing many animals and plants in danger?
Tropical forest are being destroyed to make farmland.
What does majority of humans in Madagascar rely on to survive?
80% of them rely on farming for survival
Which is one of the most endangered animals? How many of them are being left?
the silky sifaka / 250
What do humans do to save the species?
A conservation program is taken place to preserve its habitat and prevent people from hunting.
What is the Coton de Tulear? What do people do with it?
Madagascar's national dog. They were saved from extinction and people breed it in many countried.
Which animal disappeared since 17th century?
The Madagascan Elephant Bird
Why did they become extinct?
People stole its huge eggs for food.
What endangered species do you know? (name 3 of them)
Asian Elephant, Orangutan, black rhino, Sea turtle, Sea lion, Red Panda
What animals have become extinct? Why? (name 1 and give reason)
Dinosaur, when a meteor hit the Earth, resulting in food shortage and climate change.
