Human Wildlife Conflict Flashcards
Main land pollutants
Greenhouse gases
Trash/microplastics
Main ocean pollutants
Oil spills
DDT (biomagnification)
Define overfishing
Fish population depletes faster than it can replenish, causing the species to be underpopulated in that area
Impact of overfishing
- decline in key fish stocks
- marine animal and sea bird deaths
- 100 mil sharks removed per yr
What effect does bushmeat have in biodiversity
Growing popularity- more demand for wild animal meat
Increased smuggling of meat
Slower reproducing animals- population declines
300 African species threatened
What impact does habitat loss and fragmentation have on both humans and animals
More human/wildlife interaction
Zoonotic disease
Decreases genetic diversity
Reduces available breeding, hunting, sleeping sites
Drop in vertebrate populations
What is the main cause of extinction caused by humans
habitat loss and fragmentation
Define invasive species
Species that inhabit an area which they are not native to that can cause environmental and/or economic harm
Two examples of invasive species
Cats
Feral swine
Give one example of a mitigation method that could be used to help solve the human/wildlife conflict
Fences, barriers, other deterrents
Give one example of how education can help solve the human/wildlife conflict
Research can help convince stakeholders to implement better policies and help rural areas learn better management
Public education and community outreach programs
Give an example why land preservation and conservation can help solve the human/wildlife conflict
Provides habitat for native plants and species
Minimizes deforestation
Reduces air and water pollution
Preserves unique habitats
Economic benefits
