Behavior Flashcards

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What two broad classifications to wildlife behaviors fall into?

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Ultimate → closed behaviors

Proximate → open behaviors

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Describe territorial behaviors generally

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What are circadian rhythms?

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What is dispersal?

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What is imprinting with regards to parental care and why is it important to management?

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Why are reproductive behaviors/needs important to management?

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Creation of habitat features when actively managing habitat may need to be a priority depending on location
EXAMPLES:

Drumming logs/Display grounds for grouse/woodcock

Vernal pools for amphibians

Lekking grounds (Lekking: many individuals come together to facilitate mate choice - prairie chicken an example)

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What are some examples of nesting behavior in birds?

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What is migration? What types of migration are there and what is its purpose?

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Why is mammal migration significant to management?

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10
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Summarize avian migration

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Summarize herp migration

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What are some complications of carnivore management?

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Describe some considerations regarding human/wildlife interaction

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What are some examples of unique/cool physiological adaptations and behavior, especially in birds?

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