Neglect and Exploitation/Successes

Neglect

Failure to care for or give proper attention to animals or habitats, leading to deterioration.

Exploitation

The act of utilizing resources or wildlife unsustainably, often for profit.

Extirpations

The local extinction of a species from a particular habitat, even though it may exist elsewhere.

Domestication

The process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use.

Wildlife Problems

Issues arising from interactions between animals and humans, such as competition for resources.

Market Harvesting

The unregulated collection of wildlife for commercial purposes.

Migratory Bird Treaty Act

A 1918 law aimed at protecting migratory birds from overexploitation.

Pelican Island Sanctuary

Established in 1903 by President Teddy Roosevelt as the first federal bird sanctuary.

Passenger Pigeon

Once the most abundant bird species in the world, it became extinct in 1914 due to overhunting and habitat loss.

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, important for adaptability.

Over Abundance

A significant increase in wildlife populations, often leading to ecological imbalances.

Invasive Species

Non-native organisms that can outcompete native species for resources.

BIDE Model

A demographic model describing population dynamics through births, immigration, deaths, and emigration.

Game Species

Wild animals that are hunted for sport or food.

Non-game Species

Wildlife species that are not hunted for sport or food, often requiring conservation.

Ecological Understanding

Comprehending ecosystem dynamics for sustainable wildlife management.

Habitat Loss

The destruction or alteration of natural environments, impacting wildlife survival.

Conservation Initiatives

Projects or actions taken to preserve or restore wildlife and their habitats.

Naturalized

Non-native species that have adapted to a new environment and established stable populations.