Species Under Threat Quiz, Part 1
The loss of animal species is irreversible and potentially catastrophic, not to mention heartrendingly sad. Where do we stand? Face the facts with this quiz.
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Animals
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Environment
- Next-gen weather station installed near Everest’s summitNext-gen weather station installed near Everest’s summit
- Climate change is eroding a precious resource: sleepClimate change is eroding a precious resource: sleep
- Global food crisis looms as fertilizer supplies dwindleGlobal food crisis looms as fertilizer supplies dwindle
- 13-foot-long stingray found in deep hole in Mekong River13-foot-long stingray found in deep hole in Mekong River
- Their house has stood 130 years. A new fire era may change that.Their house has stood 130 years. A new fire era may change that.
- Tree-planting projects abound. Which should you support?Tree-planting projects abound. Which should you support?
History & Culture
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- What happened to these four lost cities of ancient Africa?What happened to these four lost cities of ancient Africa?
- Hard hit by COVID-19, Black Americans are recovering slowlyHard hit by COVID-19, Black Americans are recovering slowly
- What was the mystery message written on the mummy's wrappings?What was the mystery message written on the mummy's wrappings?
- This woman navigates the Pacific without technologyThis woman navigates the Pacific without technology
- How U.S. abortion laws went from nonexistent to acrimoniousHow U.S. abortion laws went from nonexistent to acrimonious
Science
- These oddball galaxies are missing their dark matterThese oddball galaxies are missing their dark matter
- New therapies revolutionize treatment for hard-to-heal woundsNew therapies revolutionize treatment for hard-to-heal wounds
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- Why it’s important to explore the science of touch
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Travel
- The surprising story of how the Philippines came to VirginiaThe surprising story of how the Philippines came to Virginia
- 10 places where you can ditch your car this summer10 places where you can ditch your car this summer
- Six parks telling surprising stories of the American SouthSix parks telling surprising stories of the American South
- Discover the natural wonders along Georgia’s coastDiscover the natural wonders along Georgia’s coast