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31 Cards in this Set
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ISIS |
International Species Inventory Systems |
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Cross fostering |
Raised by another species |
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Artificial incubation |
Literally, or by human |
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Ex situ |
Any time a species is located outside of a natural situation |
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Which conservation effort was more preferred and why? |
In situ because it's more effective and cheaper |
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How are ex situ conservation efforts negative? |
1. Expensive in time and money 2. Small populations 3. Reintroduce species impossible |
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How can ex situ conservation be positive? |
1. Alternate population and reintroduction to wild 2. Available captive for harvest, education and agriculture 3. Educate public about species |
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What are some ex situ conservation strategies? |
1. Zoos 2. Aquaria 3. Botanical Gardens and Arboreta 5. Seed Banks |
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What are some USA laws for biodiversity? |
1. Endangered Species Act (ESA 1973) 2. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA 1970) 3. Lacey Act (1900) 4. Migratory Bird Treaty Act (1918) 5. Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration (1937) - Pitman Robertson Act 6. Federal Aid in Restoration Act (1950) = Dingell Johnson Act 7. Clean Water Act (1977) |
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What are the International Treaties conventions that were for biodiversity? |
1. CITES = Convention on International Trade in Endangerment Species (3 Appendices) 2. UNCED (1992) = United Nations Conference on Environment and Development |
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What are the 3 categories on CITES? |
Appendix 1 -species threatened with extinction @800 species -trade virtually prohibited Appendix 2 -species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction, but are in danger of being over utilized -restricted and monitored Appendix 3 -species are protected in at least one country but not endangered or threatened elsewhere |
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What are the federal government's organizations duties? |
A. Maintain many land resources B. Make laws and treaties C. levies taxes and permit fees D. Controls interstate transport E. Enforces wildlife laws, national and international F. Responsible for migratory species that cross borders |
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What are the USA government funded organizations impacting biodiversity? |
1. Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) - Dept. Of Ag
2. Forest Service (FS)- Dept. Of Ag
3. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Dept. Of Interior
4. National Park Services ( NPS) - Dept. Of Interior
5. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) - Dept of Interior
6. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - DO I
7. National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS)- Dept of Commerce |
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What are non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for buodiversity? |
1. *** IUCN = international union for the conservation of nature
2. WWF = World Wildlife Fund
3. TNC = The Nature Conservancy (1951)
4. CI = Conservation International (1987)
5. NRDC =National Resources Defense Council |
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What are some small local conservation groups? |
1. Chipko Movement 2. Green Belt Movement in Kenya 3. Chico Mendez and the Rubber tappers 4.Friends of the Napa River |
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What are the 3 relevant agencies that the United Nations has? |
A. UNESCO =United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (1945)
B. FAO = Food and Agricultural Organization (1945)
C. UNEP =United Nations Environment program |
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IUCN |
International Union for the Conservation of Nature |
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WWF |
World Wildlife Fund |
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TNC |
The Nature Conservancy 1951 |
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CI |
Conservation International 1987 |
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NRDC |
National Resources Defense Council |
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Appendix 1 |
-Species threatened with extinction -trade virtually prohibited |
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Appendix 2 |
-Species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction, but are in danger of being over utilized -restricted and monitored |
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Appendix 3 |
- species are prohibited in atleast one country but not endangered or threatened elsewhere |
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CITES |
Convention on International Trade in Endangerment Species |
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UNCED 1992 |
United Nations Conference on Environment and Development |
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ESA |
Endangered Species Act 1973 |
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NEPA |
National Environmental Policy Act |
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What are some special considerations for captive breeding? |
1. Maintenance of Genetic Variation 2. Problems of mating 3. Problems of raising young 4. Maximizing output young |
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Double-clutching |
Remove one egg or a clutch may induce the parents to lay more |
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"Stud book" |
Genetic database of case population |
