Question

4 multiple choice 1 point
why are endemic species like the ring - tailed lemur in madagascar more likely to go extinct?
image of ring - tailed lemurs

• they only live on the island of madagascar so if their habitat is altered, they have no where to live.
• they have a protected habitat that humans are not allowed to build or alter.
• their population is too big so they may over eat all the trees on the island and run out of food.
• they can live on any island in the world so they may try to migrate.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Endemic species are native to and restricted to a particular area (here, Madagascar). If their habitat is altered, they lack alternative habitats to relocate, increasing extinction risk. This matches the definition and logic of endemic species.
• Option 2: A protected habitat would reduce extinction risk, not explain why they are more likely to go extinct.
• Option 3: Endemic species like ring - tailed lemurs typically have relatively small populations (not "too big") and food scarcity due to over - eating is not a primary reason for their extinction risk.
• Option 4: Endemic species are restricted to their native area, so they can't live on any island in the world.

Answer:

A. They only live on the island of Madagascar so if their habitat is altered, they have no where to live.