Wildlife Management and Conservation

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to wildlife management, conservation efforts, and key historical perspectives discussed in class.

Boar

A male bear.

Sow

A female bear.

Cubs

Young bears.

Sloth, pack, maul, sleuth

Group names for bears.

American Black Bear (Ursus Americanus)

One of the two species of black bears.

Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus)

The second species of black bear.

Natural Selection

The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Experimental Population

Populations established outside the species’ current range but within its historical range.

Endangered Species Act

A law aimed at protecting threatened and endangered species.

Conservation Biology

The scientific study of nature and of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems.

Silent Spring

A book by Rachel Carson that raised awareness about the effects of pesticides, particularly DDT.

Eco-services

The benefits provided by ecosystems to humans, including clean air and water.

Biomagnification

The process by which the concentration of toxins increases as you move up the food chain.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Human Dimensions in Conservation

The study of human influences on wildlife and the environment, promoting interactions that can lead to sustainable coexistence.

Tragedy of the Commons

A term describing a situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interests deplete shared resources.