37 Questions
What is one of the key features to pay attention to when identifying mammals according to the text?
Habitat preferences
On the maps in the field guide, what does a red dashed line indicate?
Irregular summer range
Where are the scientific names listed in the species accounts of the field guide?
Under the species name
How are similar species grouped in the Peterson Field Guide to Mammals of North America?
By color plates at the beginning of the guide
What can you find under the species name in the field guide next to small range maps?
Scientific name
Which color on the maps indicates a resident year-round range for a bird species?
Purple
Where are Family names listed in each species account of the field guide?
At the top of the left page
What action might you need to take while using the field guide to determine a species' Family?
Flip back past a species account
What is one method mentioned in the text for manipulating plant succession to benefit wildlife?
Using controlled burns
Which type of grasses provides long-term benefits to wildlife, particularly grassland species?
Warm season grasses
What is one benefit provided by warm season grasses to wildlife, as mentioned in the text?
Both cover and food
What does planting shrubs as a habitat management action primarily aim to increase?
Cover for wildlife
Which habitat management action may help simulate some benefits of controlled burns in areas where burning is not feasible?
Frequent mowing
In habitat management, what do snags primarily provide for wildlife?
Shelter and nesting sites
Creating ponds or other water sources as a habitat management practice benefits wildlife mainly by providing:
A food source
Which habitat management action is crucial for increasing soft mast that benefits many wildlife species?
Planting warm season grasses
What role do native shrubs play when planted for wildlife in terms of habitat quality improvement?
Enhancing habitat quality through the provision of cover.
Why is it important to have a specific goal in mind before implementing habitat management practices according to the text?
To effectively meet the needs of target wildlife species.
What is one significant threat to biodiversity mentioned in the text?
Habitat destruction
Why is habitat management necessary, according to the text?
To maximize wildlife in an area
What concept is crucial for understanding wildlife habitat and making management recommendations?
Carrying capacity
What is a key aspect of habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation affecting wildlife?
Limiting wildlife movement
Which strategy is mentioned as a key concept for wildlife population management?
Translocation
What is a common purpose of federal and state roles in managing wildlife, as stated in the text?
Protecting endangered species
How can hunting and trapping be used as wildlife management tools, according to the text?
To control invasive species
What does habitat management primarily aim to achieve for wildlife?
Enhance habitat quality
What can significantly impact wildlife survival and behavior due to changes in available resources?
Home range shifts
Which concept is essential for determining the number of individuals a habitat can support sustainably?
Carrying capacity
What term is used to describe a non-native species that has been introduced or escaped?
Exotic
Which term refers to a species that is locally extinct?
Extirpated
What is the physical potential of an organism to reproduce called?
Fecundity
What type of species require large, unbroken tracts of land for survival?
FIDS
In wildlife terms, what do the initials FIDS stand for?
Forest Interior Dwelling Species
What is the term for a state of inactivity during prolonged periods of drought or high temperatures?
Estivation
Which term describes the actual number of offspring produced by an organism?
Fertility
'Focal species' are primarily benefited by what type of action?
'Project/contract' action
'Fly routes established by migratory birds' are known as what?
Flyway
Study Notes
- Wildlife study guides focus on birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians for identification in the field.
- Bird identification involves paying attention to size & shape, color pattern, behavior, and habitat using field guides like the Peterson Field Guide to Eastern Birds.
- Mammal identification also requires focusing on size & shape, color pattern, behavior, and habitat with the Peterson Field Guide to Mammals of North America.
- Reptile and amphibian identification includes key features like size & shape, color pattern, behavior, and habitat using the Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern/Central North America.
- Habitat is crucial for wildlife survival and reproduction, including food, water, cover, and space needs that vary by species.
- Plant succession refers to the gradual change in plant species over time, influenced by natural or human-induced disturbances like fire or grazing.
- Habitat management practices like planting native grasses, manipulating plant succession through controlled burns or timber harvests, and creating water sources can impact wildlife populations and habitats.
- Carrying capacity of habitats fluctuates seasonally, affecting animal populations, with efforts to increase populations needing to align with the habitat's capacity.
Explore the key points of wildlife identification focusing on birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Learn how to identify wildlife and wildlife signs using keys and field guides. Enhance your knowledge of free-ranging, non-domestic animals including invertebrates and fish.
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