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BehEco Examples
Human Behaviour & Conservation
200

What are two of the four animal behaviours that have implications for conservation strategies?

Any two of: nesting, foraging, movement, or breeding

200

Why are North Atlantic right whales more at risk for vessel-strikes when at rest or nursing?

While performing these behaviours, the whales are closer to the surface and less mobile – making them more susceptible to vessel strikes
200

True or False: Appreciation for sharks increased after people went cage diving.

True!

400

What is the challenge of incorporating behavioural ecology into global conservation strategies?

Behavioural ecology focuses on individuals, but conservation focuses on populations

400

True or False: Burrowing frogs fare better during wildfires than rainforest specialists.

False

400

Give an example of an activity that could increase nature connectedness.

Many correct answers!

Watching wildlife, birdwatching, sunrises, time spent outdoors, gardening, and more

600

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.

600

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

600

What are the three components of the Green Care Code?

Stop, Look, and Listen to the nature around you!