L6 -Berger-Tal Flashcards
What is the name of this paper?
Integrating animal behaviour and conservation biology: a conceptual framework
What is the citation for this paper?
Berger-Tal, 2011
What is the aim of Berger, et al 2011?
-Identify key linkages between animal behaviour and conservation
-Model that simply structured, hierachical and parsimonious framework
How long has the idea of incorporating of behaviour and conservation being talked of?
At least 35 years
What are examples of studies that shown the key role of animal behaviour for conservation?
-Wallace and Buchholz, 2001
-Shier 2006
-Moore et al, 2008
Why is an underlying framework important for animal behaviour?
-If there is no underlying framework, every researcher has to invent their own foundation
-Research becomes random collection of observations with little structure
What is a good example of proper framework?
-Should logical
-Parsimonious
-Hierarchial
What are the 3 basic themes of Berger et als framework?
Direct and indirect anthropogenic impacts on animal behaviour, that impact biodiversity
Behaviour-based management, representing the use and consideration of behaviour in conservation practice
Behavioural indicators to other processes that are of conservation concern
What should behaviours evolve as?
Should evolve to maximise the fitness of the individuals showing those behaviours
What are the three main behavioural domains in behavioural ecology?
-Movement and spatial use
-Foraging and vigilance
-Social organisation and reproductive behaviour
What happens when humans alter the natural environment?
The fitness value of existing behavioural strategies changes
What can a change behaviour affect the community?
Change of behaviour in one species may alter the dynamics of an entire ecosystem or community
What are example behaviours that can be used as indicators to the organism’s state and the environment’s state?
-Foraging and patch behaviours
-Diving behaviour
-Habitat selection
-Home range use
(These can early warning signs of something being wrong)
What is an example of the three pathways of the model being linked?
-Anthropogenic impact on animal behaviour may be detected using behavioural indicators and can suggest the need for behaviour-sensitive management
What was the conclusion of this paper?
-Role of behaviour in conservation still moot to some extent
-Framework provides sound response by providing context and aspects where animal behaviour is important to conservation
