ECCB Exam 2 Flashcards
2026-2027
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,What is species conservation? The practice of protecting and managing species to prevent extinction.
What does in situ conservation mean? Conservation activities occur in place or where the species naturally occurs in the
wild.
What is an example of in situ conservation? Wildlife in National Parks cannot be hunted.
What is ex situ conservation? Conservation actions that involve removing the species from its natural setting.
When is ex situ conservation used? As a last resort for small or endangered populations when extinction is considered
inevitable.
What is the California condor's scientific name? Gymnogyps californianus.
What were the past threats to the California condor? Hunting and poison in the 1900s reduced their population.
What recent threats does the California condor face? DDT, lead poisoning, wire and building collisions, and predation.
What was the population of California condors in the wild Only a few dozen remained.
in the 1970s?
What happened to the remaining California condors in the All remaining condors in the wild were collected and taken to zoos.
mid-1980s?
What was the population growth of California condors from From 27 birds in 1987 to 446 birds in 2016.
1987 to 2016?
Where does ex situ conservation occur? In zoos, aquaria, seed banks, botanical gardens, and arboretums.
How many vertebrate species are held in zoos and aquaria Over 7,000 vertebrate species.
worldwide?
What is the estimated number of plant species in botanical About 80,000 species.
gardens worldwide?
What is a significant feature of botanical gardens It's easier to maintain plants than animals away from their natural settings.
compared to zoos?
, What is the role of Kew Gardens in conservation? It has ~25,000 species, about 10% of which are globally threatened.
What factors motivated the conservation movement to Different ecological challenges and priorities for conservation in various regions.
spread beyond Europe and North America?
Why did the conservation movement face controversy in Conservation efforts often prioritized Western interests over local communities.
Africa during decolonization?
What were the main goals of conservation efforts during To protect wildlife and habitats, but often benefitting colonial powers more than local
decolonization? populations.
How do Thomas Malthus and Charles Darwin's ideas Their theories on population dynamics and natural selection shape policies on
influence population growth discussions? human population growth.
What is the significance of regulated hunting in It helps manage game species populations and supports conservation funding.
conservation?
What are game species? Species that are hunted under regulated seasons, permits, and bag limits.
What is the role of State Parks and Wildlife Management They manage specific seasons and bag limits for game species like deer and
Areas in Texas? turkey.
What is the difference between game and non-game Game species are hunted, while non-game species are not typically targeted for
species? hunting.
What are seed banks? Places where seeds, pollen, and tissue cultures are stored, historically for
commercially important species and now also for endangered species.
How do seed banks preserve seeds? Seeds are kept in cold, dark conditions to slow metabolism and prevent
germination, allowing preservation for many years.
What is the estimated number of plant species represented At least 10,000 to 20,000 species.
in seed banks worldwide?
What is the primary goal of captive breeding? To increase reproductive output and survival of offspring.
What is cross-fostering in captive breeding? Taking young or eggs away from their parents and giving them to a closely related
species or humans to raise.
What is double-clutching in captive breeding? A technique to increase reproductive rate by encouraging parents to breed again
more rapidly after raising their young.
2026-2027
Expert-Verified Questions and Answers
(With A+ Grades Guarantee)
,What is species conservation? The practice of protecting and managing species to prevent extinction.
What does in situ conservation mean? Conservation activities occur in place or where the species naturally occurs in the
wild.
What is an example of in situ conservation? Wildlife in National Parks cannot be hunted.
What is ex situ conservation? Conservation actions that involve removing the species from its natural setting.
When is ex situ conservation used? As a last resort for small or endangered populations when extinction is considered
inevitable.
What is the California condor's scientific name? Gymnogyps californianus.
What were the past threats to the California condor? Hunting and poison in the 1900s reduced their population.
What recent threats does the California condor face? DDT, lead poisoning, wire and building collisions, and predation.
What was the population of California condors in the wild Only a few dozen remained.
in the 1970s?
What happened to the remaining California condors in the All remaining condors in the wild were collected and taken to zoos.
mid-1980s?
What was the population growth of California condors from From 27 birds in 1987 to 446 birds in 2016.
1987 to 2016?
Where does ex situ conservation occur? In zoos, aquaria, seed banks, botanical gardens, and arboretums.
How many vertebrate species are held in zoos and aquaria Over 7,000 vertebrate species.
worldwide?
What is the estimated number of plant species in botanical About 80,000 species.
gardens worldwide?
What is a significant feature of botanical gardens It's easier to maintain plants than animals away from their natural settings.
compared to zoos?
, What is the role of Kew Gardens in conservation? It has ~25,000 species, about 10% of which are globally threatened.
What factors motivated the conservation movement to Different ecological challenges and priorities for conservation in various regions.
spread beyond Europe and North America?
Why did the conservation movement face controversy in Conservation efforts often prioritized Western interests over local communities.
Africa during decolonization?
What were the main goals of conservation efforts during To protect wildlife and habitats, but often benefitting colonial powers more than local
decolonization? populations.
How do Thomas Malthus and Charles Darwin's ideas Their theories on population dynamics and natural selection shape policies on
influence population growth discussions? human population growth.
What is the significance of regulated hunting in It helps manage game species populations and supports conservation funding.
conservation?
What are game species? Species that are hunted under regulated seasons, permits, and bag limits.
What is the role of State Parks and Wildlife Management They manage specific seasons and bag limits for game species like deer and
Areas in Texas? turkey.
What is the difference between game and non-game Game species are hunted, while non-game species are not typically targeted for
species? hunting.
What are seed banks? Places where seeds, pollen, and tissue cultures are stored, historically for
commercially important species and now also for endangered species.
How do seed banks preserve seeds? Seeds are kept in cold, dark conditions to slow metabolism and prevent
germination, allowing preservation for many years.
What is the estimated number of plant species represented At least 10,000 to 20,000 species.
in seed banks worldwide?
What is the primary goal of captive breeding? To increase reproductive output and survival of offspring.
What is cross-fostering in captive breeding? Taking young or eggs away from their parents and giving them to a closely related
species or humans to raise.
What is double-clutching in captive breeding? A technique to increase reproductive rate by encouraging parents to breed again
more rapidly after raising their young.
