Intro to Wildlife Flashcards
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Bureau of US Department of Interior
Responsible for the conservation and protection of fish, wildlife and plants
The Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
International trade agreement to ensure the survival of endangered/ threatened species
The Lacey Act
Movement of wild animals or parts to non-designated ports of entry and any wildlife that could cause environmental or agricultural damage
Bureau of Land Management
Management of wild horses and burros
3 Primary categories of regulation
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (Dpt. of state)
- Export Admin Regulation (Commerce’s bureau)
- US economic and trade sanctions (Treasury’s office)
US National Park Service
Compliance and oversight of park service
Regulatory authority to manage wildlife
Department of Environment Health & Safety
Monitoring the implementation of safety and environmental standards, managing investigation of incidents, evaluating deviations
Occupational Health Training
First aid, CPR, survival skills, and boat, terrain vehicles, dart rifles training
Important zoonotic diseases
Hantavirus, herpes B, plague, rabies
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Protects you from animals and plants
Protects organisms from you
Prevents disease transmission
Poison plants
Poison ivy, stringing nettles, giant hogweed, poison sumac
Don’t eat berried if you’re not sure
Policies for disposal
Follow IACUC and OSEH for disposal of vertebrates
OSEH for inveterate and plant material
Killing-capture methods
Prevalent in private and commercial collection for food and pelts
> 70% of animals caught
Irreversibly unconscious for < 3 mins
Injectable anesthetics
Ketamine, xylazine, telazol, etrophine, carfentanil
Inhalant anesthetics
Iso and sevoflurane
