Re-Capture Flashcards
1
Q
What typically happens to marked individuals after they have been released?
A
-Susceptibility to predation
-Increased infections
-Breeding success is lowered
2
Q
What are some other safer methods instead of marking animals?
A
-Genetic fingerprinting
-Collecting hair, feathers, faeces, scales
-Identifying individual genotypes
3
Q
How can you tell the age of Dall mountain sheep?
A
By counting the growth rings on the horns
