conservation categories

Why is prioritization necessary in conservation

• because conservation resources are limited and must be allocated efficiently

How is conservation priority determined

• Using a scale based on population size, geographical range, and habitat specificity

What does "population size" refer to in conservation prioritization

• The density of individuals in a given area

What is meant by "geographical range" in conservation assessments

• The spatial distribution or area over which a species is found

What is "habitat specificity"

Who classifies organisms based on threat level

• Ecologists

what are the 9 conservation categories

•Extinct

•Extinct in the wild

•Critically endangered

•Endangered

•Vulnerable

•Conservation dependent

•Data deficient

•Low risk

•Not evaluated

What is the number one threat to Australian species

• Invasive species

What are the second and third biggest threats to Australian species

• Ecosystem modifications and agriculture

What are the main global threats to species

• overpopulation

• agriculture

• urban development

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