<section><h2>CHAPTER 4: ENDANGERED SPECIESies</h2><p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong> </strong></span></p><strong>Hello and welcome to the Supplementary Quiz for Chapter 4 Endangered Species. Given below are the reasons that some species are on the verge of extinction. Choose the right option after analyzing the given statements. We hope you enjoy the quiz!</strong><h3></h3><div><br /></div></p></section><section><h2><p dir="ltr"></p>Thanks to conservation efforts _____ are not an endangered species anymore. China is home to the remaining wild population of <br /></h2></section><section><h3>Poaching as trophies is causing ___ to reduce in number. Organizations and governments have taken steps for the conservation of this big cat. Fill in the blank with the correct name. <br /></h3></section><section><h3>Reduction of their wetland habitat is affecting the _____ population. Avian Flu would also be a threat to this species. <br /></h3></section><section><h3>This species was at the brink of extinction in the 1800s as a result of extreme hunting for their fat. Serious steps were taken to preserve the species from hunting. However, even now ____________ is at risk from ship collisions and entanglement in nets. <br /></h3></section><section><h3>Ivory is a hard material called dentite. It is used in making jewelry, statues, combs etc. ______ is poached for its ivory. <br /></h3></section><section><h3>Fashion is one of the largest industries contributing to pollution. It is also harming the environment by using fur and leather in making luxury goods. The waterproof coat of _______ is the target of the commercial fur trade <br /></h3></section><section><h3>Its natural prey is domestic animals and farmers shoot down these stray ________ which is affecting their population. <br /></h3></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The females of this species give birth only once in 4 years so, the death of even few can decrease their population drastically. These animals have distinct broad chests and shoulders, human-like hands, and small eyes.</p><br /></h3></section><section><h3>This species reduced greatly in number due a contagious cancer known as Devil’s Facial Tumor Disease. <br /></h3></section><section><h3>The name of this species is the Malaysian word for “person of the forest”. They are decreasing in number due to the loss of habitat.<br /></h3></section><section><h2><h2> </h2><h2>Congratulations! <br /><br />Stay updated. Stay enlightened! <strong> </strong></h2></h2><p></p></section><section><h3><h2> </h2></h3></section>