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The IUCN Red List (2004) documents the recent extinction of several species. Which of the following pairs of a recently extinct animal and its native region is incorrectly matched?

Options

  1. ADodo - Mauritius
  2. BThylacine - Russia
  3. CQuagga - Africa
  4. DSteller's Sea Cow - Russia

Correct answer

B. Thylacine - Russia

Step-by-step solution

According to the IUCN Red List (2004), recent extinctions include the dodo (Mauritius), quagga (Africa), thylacine (Australia), and Steller's Sea Cow (Russia). Thylacine was native to Australia, not Russia. Therefore, the pair Thylacine - Russia is incorrectly matched. Answer: Thylacine - Russia

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