Exam 2 - overexploitation Flashcards
1
Q
Define overexploitation
A
exploiting resources in an unsustainable way
2
Q
Who helped lead to America’s first National Wildlife Refuge?
A
Paul Kroegel
3
Q
What are 3 major groups targeted by exploitation?
A
- primates
- birds
- cacti
others:
- corals reefs
- reptiles
- ornamental fish
4
Q
what are the 2 specific animals we discussed in class that have been overexploited?
A
elephants for their ivory tusks
sharks for their fins
5
Q
How does overexploiting apex predators impact biodiversity?
A
When the populations of apex predators is significantly decreased, there is a sharp inline of secondary prey populations. Those prey populations feed on the primary prey more, decreasing the primary prey populations significantly.
6
Q
What does CITES do?
A
Prohibits importing and exporting of wildlife or plants, their parts or derivatives
