Rescue Flashcards
1
Q
What are some methods of facilitated rescue?
A
- translocations
- gamete rescue
- facilitated adaptation (transgenics)
2
Q
What are some methods of natural rescue?
A
- connectivity
- evolutionary rescue (a population is able to adapt quickly to the change, mutation becomes much more successful and allows for rebound)
3
Q
What considerations need to be taken into account for translocations?
A
Is the original problem solved? (environmental, hunting, etc.) Is there a risk of outbreeding depression?
4
Q
Why is natural rescue preferred?
A
Facilitated rescue can often give way to additional, unexpected changes. eg. trophic effects
5
Q
What is de-extinction? List some examples
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