Bye Son, or Comeback
No longer alive on earth vs. Still in Existence
What is The difference between extinct and extant?
All belong to the family Cervidae, Elk, Moose and Deer.
How elk, moose and deer are related to each other genetically?
These are groups of organisms that can inter breed and make fertile offspring
What are species?
The Northwestern Wolf
Moose, or Mountain Goat in Colorado
What species was purposely introduced to Colorado as a game species?
Market Hunting, Political Strategy, Railroads, Disease and Competition:
What are four factors that led to the near extinction of bison?
Species: A group of organisms that can interbreed, Subspecies: Mexican Grey Wolf vs. the Northwestern Wolf, Cryptic Species: look alike cant breed
What are examples of layers of biology?
These are populations of the same species that live in different places and have physical or genetic differences, but could still interbreed if they met.
what are subspecies?
Mexican Grey Wolf
what is the smallest and rarest subspecies in north america?
Highly reproductive, Generalist Diet, Lack of Predators or Enemies
What are the three characteristics of most invasive species?
It is the only place in the U.S. where bison have lived continuously since and are genetically pure, not cross breed with cattle.
Where is Yellowstone?
This animal has approximately 38 recognized subspecies
What is the grey wolf?
The Mexican Grey Wolf and the Northwestern Wolf are examples of these.
what are subspecies?
A wolf know for white coats and living in extreme northern climates
What is the arctic wolf?
Zebra and Quagga Mussels, Emerald Ash Borer, Northern Pike, Japanese Beetle,
What are the 5 most dangerous invasive species to wildlife in Colorado?
Tribal Sovereignty / land, The American Prairie in Montana, Conservation Herds
How and where bison are being reintroduced?
The study of how and why populations change in size and structure over time.
What is Population Dynamics?
2 or more species that look almost identical but are genetically different.
What are cryptic species?
The original subspecies found across Europe and Asia
what is the Eurasian wolf?
mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, and moose sickness
What are the 4 species that get chronic wasting disease?
Livestock and Wildlife
What dual classification does Colorado use for bison to protect them.
Birth Rate, Death Rate (Mortality), Immigration, Emigration
What are the four Primary Factors populations change in size and structure?
the main way scientists can tell cryptic species apart.
What is genetic analysis?
The number of subspecies of wolf that are historically recognized in North America
What is 24?
Cheat grass, Mullen at Conifer?
What invasive species are located at Conifer´s Campus?