Which of the following species had been not recently extinct? a)Quagga...
The species that had been recently extinct includes Quagga (Africa), Steller’s Sea cow (Russia) and Dodo (Mauritius). Bengal tiger is not extinct so far.
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Which of the following species had been not recently extinct? a)Quagga...
The correct answer is option 'D' - Bengal tiger (India).
Explanation:
Quagga:
- The Quagga was a subspecies of the plains zebra and was native to South Africa.
- It became extinct in the late 19th century due to excessive hunting and loss of habitat.
Stellers Sea cow:
- Steller's Sea cow was a large marine mammal that was found in the waters around the Commander Islands in the Bering Sea.
- It was discovered in 1741 by Georg Wilhelm Steller, but by 1768 it was completely extinct due to overhunting by Russian fur traders.
Dodo:
- The Dodo was a flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
- It became extinct in the late 17th century due to hunting by sailors and the introduction of invasive species.
Bengal tiger:
- The Bengal tiger is a species of tiger that is native to the Indian subcontinent.
- It is currently not extinct and is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- The population of Bengal tigers has been declining due to habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
- Conservation efforts are being made to protect and increase their numbers, including the establishment of protected areas and anti-poaching measures.
In conclusion, the Bengal tiger is the only species mentioned that is not recently extinct. It is currently endangered but efforts are being made to conserve and protect its population.