Wildlife Species
I have black and white fur with a long tail. If you startle me or invade my area I may leave behind a very foul odor.
Skunk
The variety of different species of plants, animals, and organisms in an ecosystem.
Biodiversity
Preserves fish, wildlife and their habitats ● Protects endangered species ● Manages migratory birds Manages game and hunting seasons
(USFWS)
U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
What is the difference between endangered and threatened species?
Threatened: At risk of becoming endangered
Endangered: At risk of becoming extinct
When one animal eats another animal
Predation
I can be black, brown, red or even spotted sometimes. I can be very harmful and sometimes destroy agricultural croplands.
Feral Hogs
A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.
Population
Oversees 200 million acres of national forests and grasslands
(USFS)
U.S Forest Service
How does habitat loss affect wildlife populations and biodiversity?
Habitat loss reduces the space, food, and shelter animals need to survive.
Relationship between two organisms, either plants or animals, in which one feeds on the other without killing it
Parasitism
I have brown fur with a short white tail. I am often hunted for my meat and antlers.
White Tailed Deer
A species that has a large impact on its ecosystem despite having a small population.
Keystone Species
Responsible for managing and maintaining 85 million acres dedicated to national parks
(NPS)
National Park Service
What is the main goal of wildlife conservation, and why is it important for ecosystems?
The main goal is to protect species and their habitats so they can survive and thrive.
Two types of animals that live together for mutual benefit
Mutualism
My dark feathers help me blend in with my environment. My face can change colors to indicate the type of mood I'm in.
Eastern Turkey
The maximum number of individuals an environment can support without damage.
Carrying Capacity
Educate farmers about soil conservation and management practices ○ Established incentives for farmers to participate in conservation programs
(NRCS)
Natural Resource Conservation Service
How do human activities, such as pollution and deforestation, impact wildlife?
Pollution can harm or kill animals and damage their habitats, while deforestation destroys the places animals live.
A plant or animal that lives in, on, or with another, sharing its food, but not helping/harming it
Commensalism
I have a thick brown fur. My diet typically consists of bark, twigs and leaves.
American Beaver
The science and practice of managing wild animal populations and habitats for sustainability and human benefit.
Wildlife Management
Responsible for creating and enforcing regulations related to protecting the environment.
(EPA)
Environmental Protection Agency
What are some ways individuals and communities can help protect wildlife and natural habitats?
People can help by reducing waste, recycling, conserving water, protecting natural areas, supporting conservation organizations, and following laws that protect wildlife.
When different species of wildlife compete for the same food supply, nesting sites, and breeding sites
Competition