Endangered in the U.S.

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1. This wild canine once lived in much of the southern U.S., but today has only a tiny fragment of its former range. Attempts are being made to reintroduce it into the wild. Red wolf Coyote Gray wolf Red fox

2. This wild cat was also once a common denizen of Southern forests; now only a handful survive in the wild. Florida panther Lynx Bobcat Yuma puma

3. This is one of the few endangered hoofed mammals of the U.S. Moose Southern mule deer Barren ground caribou Columbian whitetail deer

4. The addition of this animal to the ranks of endangered and threatened species in 2000 caused great controversy in Montana, where locals feared attempts to protect it would limit trapping and logging. Gray wolf Lynx Black bear Cougar

5. This bird, to many people, symbolizes the conflict over enforcement of the Endangered Species Act. Spotted owl Bald eagle Peregrine falcon Kirtland's warbler

6. This bird is far less famous than some other denizens of old-growth forest, but its plight has also played a role in ensuring protection of its home. Brown pelican Marbled murrelet California condor Least tern

7. This tiny songbird has played a mighty role in habitat protection in Southern California. Kirtland's warbler Painted bunting Belding's savannah sparrow Least Bell's vireo

8. What pesticide weakened the eggshells of seabirds and birds of prey, leading to their endangerment? Answer: (One Word, three letters)

9. Now called Wildlife Services, this branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has poisoned, trapped, gassed and shot hundreds of thousands of predatory animals over the last century, helping extirpate almost all of the grizzlies and wolves in the continental United States. Department of Wildlife U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Animal Damage Control Animal Vector Abatement

10. This mammal, a denizen of prairie dog towns, is a relative of the European polecat. Jaguarundi Black-footed ferret Lynx Grey wolf

11. Which one of the following organizations does not work to protect endangered species? Wildlife Legislative Fund of America Audubon Society Defenders of Wildlife Sierra Club

12. What is the primary reason that most endangered species in the U.S. have become endangered? Hunting Habitat loss Trapping Pollution

13. This large sea mammal, found mostly in Florida waters, is often injured by boat propellers. Manatee Blue whale Dugong Gray whale

14. This beautiful tool-using mammal, found off the Pacific coast from California to Alaska, was nearly wiped out by the fur industry. Answer: (Two Words)

15. What is the chief Federal legislation that protects endangered species in the U.S. called (Hint: it's mentioned in this quiz!)? Answer: (Three Words)