Question

the rise of wild hybrids
video reflection
what is a \wild hybrid\ as discussed in the video?
a) a hybrid species bred specifically for agriculture
b) a mixture of two different animal species that occurs in the wild
c) a genetically modified organism created by humans
d) a rare plant species found in the wild

according to the video, why are wild hybrids becoming more common?
a) due to increased human intervention in nature
b) because of changes in climate and habitat destruction
c) because humans are intentionally breeding them for pets
d) wild hybrids have always been present in nature

which example of a wild hybrid was mentioned in the video?
a) ligers (lion and tiger crossbreed)
b) zebra-donkey hybrid
c) wolf-coyote hybrid
d) deer-elk hybrid

Explanation:

1. For the first question: A wild hybrid forms naturally in the wild when two distinct animal species interbreed, matching option B.
2. For the second question: Wild hybrids are more common primarily due to human-driven climate shifts and habitat loss forcing species into shared spaces, matching option B.
3. For the third question: Wolf-Coyote hybrids are well-documented wild hybrids that occur naturally in overlapping North American habitats, while ligers are human-bred, zebra-donkey hybrids are mostly human-facilitated, and deer-elk hybrids are far less common in wild settings, matching option C.

Answer:

1. B) A mixture of two different animal species that occurs in the wild
2. B) Because of changes in climate and habitat destruction
3. C) Wolf-Coyote hybrid