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Question 1

a process designed to evaluate the condition and structure of environmental habitats

Answer 1

habitat assessment

Question 2

describes the role an organism plays in a community

Answer 2

niche

Question 3

• description of the quality of a habitat through a strategic combination of indicators that measure the overall viability of the site and its capacity to support a prescribed environmental matter
• process is designed in a simple and repeatable way

Answer 3

habitat assessment

Question 4

what use or importance would measuring these parameters be to a wildlife biologist?

Answer 4

allows them to gain vital information about animals and their habitats, which is essential for effective conservation and management efforts

Question 5

Types of Observations

Answer 5

1. ocular
2. audio
3. trapping
4. physical disturbance

Question 6

• direct visual observation of animals in their natural habitat
• non-invasive method that relies on binoculars, telescopes, or even the naked eye
• Wildlife biologists often use observation to document behavior, count animals, and identify species.

Answer 6

Ocular Observation

Question 7

common instruments used in ocular observation

Answer 7

• binoculars
• telescopes
• naked eye

Question 8

• involves listening to animal sounds to identify species, track their movements, and understand their behavior
• Biologists might use specialized microphones or recorders to capture sounds that are difficult for humans to hear directly.

Answer 8

Audio Observation

Question 9

common instruments used in audio observation

Answer 9

specialized microphones or recorders

Question 10

• involves setting traps to capture animals alive or dead
• Traps are typically designed to be species-specific and minimize harm to the animal
• Once captured, researchers can collect various data points like weight, body measurements, and health markers
• can be disruptive to the animal and should only be done by trained professionals with proper permits.

Answer 10

Trapping

Question 11

two types of traps

Answer 11

1. restraining traps
2. killing traps

Question 12

used by biologists to capture and release animals unharmed

Answer 12

Restraining traps

Question 13

meant to result in immediate death and are used either on land or underwater

Answer 13

Kill traps

Question 14

• involves deliberately disturbing the animal’s environment to elicit a response
• generally considered the most disruptive method and should be used cautiously and ethically

Answer 14

Physical Disturbance

Question 15

example of physical disturbance

Answer 15

1. leaf tapping
2. Upturning of rocks
3. basta samokon nimo munato

Question 16

Subtypes of Restraining Traps

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1. Pitfall trapping
2. Box and Cage
3. Corral
4. Nets
5. Snares

Question 17

Csn be a container or cavity, dug in soil or other materials, with an opening at the top, which collects organisms that fall in

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Pitfall trapping

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Works on the principle of luring wherein a bait is placed inside and a trigger causes the door to close and lock as the animal enters

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Box and Cage

Question 19

Large enclosure used to capture multiple animals at once, typically larger mammals or group of animals. They consist of a fenced area with one or more entry points

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Corral

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Used to capture animals of all sizes, from small rodents to large mammals. It can be placed on the ground or suspended in the air.

Answer 20

Nets

Question 21

Capture animals by tightening a loop of wire or cord around part of the animal’s body, typically the neck or limb, when the animal triggers the trap

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Snares

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Subtypes of Killing Traps

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1. Rotating-jaw traps
2. Snap traps

Question 23

Has two metal frames which allow a torsion spring on each side to rotate the frames and close them in a scissor-like fashion

Answer 23

Rotating-jaw traps

Question 24

Have one jaw that closes from 180° on a flat surface

Answer 24

Snap traps