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What are two of the four animal behaviours that have implications for conservation strategies?
Any two of: nesting, foraging, movement, or breeding
Why are North Atlantic right whales more at risk for vessel-strikes when at rest or nursing?
True or False: Appreciation for sharks increased after people went cage diving.
True!
What is the challenge of incorporating behavioural ecology into global conservation strategies?
Behavioural ecology focuses on individuals, but conservation focuses on populations
True or False: Burrowing frogs fare better during wildfires than rainforest specialists.
False
Give an example of an activity that could increase nature connectedness.
Many correct answers!
Watching wildlife, birdwatching, sunrises, time spent outdoors, gardening, and more
What is the risk-disturbance hypothesis and how does it affect animal behaviour and survival?
The hypothesis states that human disturbance is analogous to predator disturbance.
It leads animals to spend less time eating and more time being vigilant, which can impact their health.
Give an example of an innovative behaviour and explain how it could help the species persist.
Many correct answers!
White-winged choughs and tool use
Great Gannets and timed foraging
Himalayan Griffons and diet switching
What are the three components of the Green Care Code?