Ecology Flashcards
1
Q
What do we need to protect organisms for?
A
Disease
Predators
Habitat loss
2
Q
What is In situ conservation?
A
Conservation of a species Within the natural environment.
This conserves the whole community/ecosystem
3
Q
What is Ex situ conservation?
A
Conservation of a species Outside the natural environment (zoo)
4
Q
What are the four classifications for abundance/conservation.
A
Extinct
Extinct in wild
Endangered
Vulnerable
5
Q
What are some examples of active management techniques?
A
Controlled grazing
Restrict human access
Controlling poaching
Feeding animals
Halting succession
