WLD1010 Introduction to Wildlife

Resource shortages lead to slower population growth through decreased birth rates and increased death rates.

A food shortage causes predator populations to decline due to starvation, allowing prey populations to increase.

Overcrowding increases competition for resources and allows diseases to spread rapidly among closely packed animals.

<p>Human activity, particularly exploitation and agricultural development, has severely reduced Alberta's natural habitats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diseases can rapidly decrease population numbers or lower birth rates, severely impacting future population growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The introduction of firearms has intensified human exploitation of land, disrupting the balance between man and nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fluctuation of predator and prey populations demonstrates a natural cycle of population control dictated by food availability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overcrowding can lead to the spread of diseases and social stress, further exacerbating a population's decline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A symbiotic relationship is one where two species live together to their mutual benefit. An example is lichens, which consist of fungi and algae working together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Commensalism benefits one species without affecting the other, while symbiosis benefits both species. An example of commensalism is epiphytic plants growing on trees without harming them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parasitism is characterized by a parasite living on or within a larger host, negatively affecting it. An example is a leech that feeds on the blood of mammals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symbiotic relationships can provide protection, food sources, and habitats for the species involved. This ensures survival and increases opportunities for both species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parasites are considered a type of predation because they depend on other living organisms for survival by consuming their resources. However, they often do so without directly killing their hosts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals within a species interact through behaviors such as feeding and mating, while different species interact in food webs where they may prey on one another. This interconnectedness is vital for ecological dynamics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Epiphytic plants grow on other plants, using them for support without extracting nutrients. They contribute to biodiversity and can even foster greater diversity in their environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes, some parasites can take what they need without significantly harming the host, which can occur in cases of certain symbiotic relationships. An example would be certain gut bacteria that aid digestion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Privately owned land includes land held under a certificate of title by a person other than the Crown, land under an agreement for sale where the Crown is the seller, and land held under prescribed leases or dispositions from the Crown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Open season' refers to a designated time period established under section 23.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Record' includes accounts, books, statements, reports, documents, and the results of electronic data processing systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A resident is a person with their primary residence in Alberta who is either a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or has lived in Canada for the past 12 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A permit is an authorization issued under section 13(1) that allows for activities other than hunting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 'tag' refers to a tag issued under section 14, which can either mean the physical tag or the act of affixing the tag as stated in section 37.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Trap' is defined as a device designed to capture, injure, or kill animals, and also refers to the act of using such a device.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modern technology has enabled agriculture to feed millions of people on land that could only support a few in its natural state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Traffic' means to sell, buy, barter, trade, or solicit any animal or products related to them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Prescribed' refers to what is established or provided for by regulations made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council or the Minister.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural causes include limited food supply, harsh weather, disease, and predation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Without control, populations like rats could surge and spread disease, increasing health risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Subject animal' encompasses wildlife animals, controlled animals, or any animal designated as such by regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unchecked moose can destroy their own habitat and lead to starvation due to malnutrition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The passage suggests that common sense dictates a return to conservation methods, including hunting to control animal numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It could lead to food shortages for native populations like the Indians and Eskimos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text questions the morality of taking animal life for human consumption and the impact on nature's balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The passage suggests that while nature's cycle is natural, it can be cruel and lead to suffering among animal populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Big game' refers to animals of a kind prescribed as such by wildlife regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An 'endangered species' means a kind of endangered animal, invertebrate, plant, alga, fungus, or fish as prescribed by law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An 'appointed officer' is a wildlife officer employed by the Crown and subject to the Public Service Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 'controlled animal' is defined as an animal of a kind prescribed as such by regulatory authorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Fur-bearing animal' refers to any animal of a kind that is prescribed as such by wildlife regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Hunt' encompasses actions such as shooting at, chasing, capturing, or attempting to kill a subject animal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 'game bird' refers to either an upland game bird or a migratory game bird as defined by wildlife regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 'license' is a valid and subsisting document authorizing hunting, including any tags or components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hunting of elephants and rhinos was limited, prohibiting the hunting of infant and adolescent elephants, as well as adult females with calves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Species such as gorillas, chimpanzees, pygmy hippopotamuses, white-bearded wildebeests, giraffes, and mountain zebras were considered harmless and fully protected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 'non-game animal' is defined as an animal of a kind that is not typically hunted or pursued for sport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Species like lions, leopards, hyenas, and wild dogs were defined as vermin, allowing for unrestricted hunting to protect domestic animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An 'endangered animal' is prescribed as such based on its population status and risk of extinction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>National parks were introduced in Africa largely based on models from the United States, which prioritized wildlife conservation over scenic preservation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A central tenet was to contain animals in a 'wild' but bordered setting to protect both wildlife and human interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The creation of national parks often resulted in the eviction of farming communities and nomadic herders from their ancestral lands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The British colonial government evicted the Maasai people from Serengeti National Park during the 1950s.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The prohibitions against activities such as timber cutting, gathering wild foods, and grazing proved difficult to enforce.</p> Signup and view all the answers