Study areas:

WILDLIFE - learning objectives

Students should be able to:

1. Identify common wildlife species and wildlife signs (keys will be used for more extensive identification).

2. Identify basic wildlife survival needs.

3. Describe specific adaptations of wildlife to their environment and role in the ecosystem.

4. Describe predator/prey relationships and examples.

5. Describe the potential impact of the introduction of non-native species.

6. Describe the major factors affecting threatened and endangered species and methods used to improve the populations of these species.

7. Describe ways habitat can be improved for specific species by knowing their requirements.

8. Discuss the concepts of carrying capacity and limiting factors.

9. Discuss various ways the public and wildlife managers can help in the protection, conservation, management, and enhancement of wildlife populations.

11. Describe factors that limit or enhance population growth.

12. Evaluate a given habitat for its suitability for designated species, given a description of their habitat needs.