Part 2 One Health: Animal Health and Welfare

Question 1

Important aspect of animal health and welfare; Variation of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or entire Earth; Used as a measure of the health of biological systems

Answer 1

Protection of Biodiversity

Question 2

Current biodiversity is the product of _____ years of evolution

Answer 2

3.5 billion

Question 3

Three (3) Levels of Biodiversity

Answer 3

1. Ecosystem Diversity
2. Species Diversity
3. Genetic Diversity

Question 4

Level of Biodiversity:

Different kinds of organisms, relationships among species

Answer 4

Species Diversity

Question 4

Level of Biodiversity:

Different habitats, niches, species interactions

Answer 4

Ecosystem Diversity

Question 5

Current Knowledge of World’s Biodiversity

Answer 5

-Approximately 1.7-2 million species are named and discovered
-Estimated total of 100 million species
-Majority are yet to be discovered

Question 5

Level of Biodiversity:

Different genes and combination of genes in species

Answer 5

Genetic Diversity

Question 6

Different physiochemical and climatic conditions brought about unique and diverse habitats; Diverse habitats drive evolution and contribute to species endemicity

Answer 6

Emergence of biodiversity

Question 6

A biodiversity hotspot and hosts one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife species in the world at least 20,000 cannot be found anywhere else

Answer 6

Philippine Biodiversity

Question 6

Percentage (%) of Philippine Biodiversity in Earth’s

Answer 6

70%

Question 7

Provides necessary ecosystem services to sustain human life and ecosystem balance

Answer 7

Importance of sustaining biodiversity

Question 8

Four (4) Ecosystem Services

Answer 8

1. Supporting
2. Provisioning
3. Cultural and Aesthetics
4. Regulating

Question 9

Anthropogenic impacts bring about population size reductions and species extinctions

Answer 9

Threats to Biodiversity

Question 10

Reasons Why Wild Native Plants are Popular and Saleable

Answer 10

-Cheap price
-Easy to access through online shopping
-Short delivery duration
-Sometimes available on roadsides and garden centers
-Practical alternative to popular exotic species

Question 11

Illegal collection, gathering, trading and selling of wildlife severely impacts population in the wild and habitats where they are found

Answer 11

Illegal WIldlife Trade

Question 11

Examples of Anthropogenic impacts

Answer 11

-Hunting and overharvesting
-Habitat loss
-Pollution
-Invasive species
-Climate change

Question 12

Effects of Current Boom in Native Plants Gathering

Answer 12

-May cause localized extinction of native species
-Disruption of food chains and food webs
-Habitat destruction
-May damage our natural heritage
-Ethical and moral standards downgrade

Question 13

-Tarsiers are nocturnal animals and should not be disturbed in their habitat
-Stress given to these animals affect rate of survival
-Maltreatment or inflicting injuries on wild animals are considered illegal acts

Answer 13

Improper Treatment of Tarsiers

Question 14

Philippines accounts for about 90% of giant clams confiscated in trafficking incidents linked to Southeast Asia in the last 20 years

Answer 14

Illegal Giant Clam Trade

Question 15

Meat taken from an animal that died from disease; Usually pale in color and foul-smelling; Could lead to serious health issues when eaten

Answer 15

Double Dead Meat (Botcha)

Question 16

Biodiversity Loss Consequences

Answer 16

-Nutrition and food production
-Health research and traditional medicine
-Emergence of infectious diseases
-Climate change

Question 17

Formerly the Office International des Epizooties. Ensures transparency in the global animal disease situations

Answer 17

World Organisation for Animal Health