Co-existence challenges Flashcards
What are the co=existence challenges from a human perspective?
Predation Competition for resources Crop damage Property damage Disease
What is wildlife?
animals, etc. that are wild and live in natural environment
grow independently of people
not domesticated or cultivated
What is fauna?
all animal life present in particular region or time
What is biota?
flora, fauna, etc collectively
What should you do instead of using the word habitat?
Be precise
describe the quantifiable characteristic that describes the element you are discussing
Why should you never use the word habitat?
is vague because is boundary object, so problematic for making informed management decisions
What is taxonomy?
branch of science that classifies organisms and their relationships through time
What does HIPPO mean?
describes how humans affect wildlife Habitat desctruction Invasive species Pollution Population growth of humans and resource consumption Over-harvesting
What are some effects of climate change on wildlife?
shifts in the range of species
timing of biological events
