Diseases
What is Hemorrhagic disease?
Affects White-tailed Deer and Elk populations in NC. It is Caused by epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) virus or bluetongue virus and is transmitted by bitting flies in late summer. And can influence the number of deer available for hunters.
When were the 4 flyways established in the U.S.?
1948
Whats the name of the specialized ear structure that frogs and toads have?
Tympanic Membrane
Where does the Syrinx in Turkeys occur?
Where the trachea bifurcates into the two bronchi that lead to the lungs.
What is the scientific name for the Eastern Box Turtle?
Terrapene Carolina Carolina
What is the scientific name for Chytrid fungus?
“Bd”
What is Carrying capacity?
The max number of individuals a habitat can support with out degradation of the habitat.
What is the called when a species creates a habitat for other animals?
Keystone Species an example would be the Beaver.
How much do male and female Sharp-shinned Hawks weigh?
Female Sharpie 6 ounces
Male Sharpie 3.5 ounces
How fast can a Black Bear run?
As fast as 35 miles per hour
What is Ranaviruses?
Impacts amphibians, fish, and reptiles. and is transmitted through close contact. Ranaviruses cause inflammation of the limbs and organs of the infected specie, most commonly frogs.
What are the 5 essential elements a habitat needs to provide?
Food, water, shelter/cover, space, and arrangement.
What is the name of the translucent third eyelid that allows animals to protect their eyes under water while still maintaining full visibility?
The Nictitating Membrane
What is Glochidium?
Essentially a little clamp-shaped parasite
When was the Eastern Gray Squirrel adopted as the state mammal of NC?
1969
What are some of the efforts to manage White-nose Syndrome?
Closure of caves, protection of habitat, and education and promotion of conservation through local efforts.
Who coined the term Conservation and when was it coined?
Gifford Pinchot in 1907
What are the 3 different types of locomotion in terrestrial mammals?
Plantigrade, Digitigrade, and Unguligrade
What is it called when two species that are well defended evolve to resemble each other?
Mullerian Mimicry
Copperheads account for probably over __% of venomous snakebites in NC.
90%
How does House Finch Eye Disease, Avian Pox, and Salmonellosis commonly spread?
Regularly transmitted at bird feeders
who brought DDT to the eye of the public and with what?
Rachel Carson with her book Silent Spring
What is Aestivation?
A dormant state of decreased metabolism which helps animals endure hot dry periods.
How much more energy (in percent) can be saved by flying in a V formation?
20-40%
What is the average life span of the Barred Owl?
Long-lived up to 18 years in the wild; 23 in captivity