1. Saving Wild Species
AP Env Sci

4. Wild Turkey

5. Wild Turkey Hunted to the brink of extinction
By 1930s – comeback due to hunting restrictions
About individuals in 1930s
More than 5 million today
Hunting can have positive aspects:
Fees
Preserve game (obviously…)
Controlling number of species – less starvation

6. Backyard Menagerie Roadkill Exceeds numbers killed by hunters
200+ human deaths
Many more animal deaths
Nuisance animals thriving
Skunks, raccoons, etc
Deer (lyme disease)
Raccoons, etc (rabies)
Lack of predators
Unfeasible to hunt in public parks
Starvation is not good option
People/animal interactions
Cougars, bears, alligators
Human deaths, animal deaths

7. Coyotes

8. Coyote
Versatile predator
Found in all US States
Eat deer, garbage, etc
Can attack small children

9. Canada Geese

10. Canada Geese
Suburban parks, lawns, golf courses
Protected by law
Few predators
Obvious waste problem
Be careful on the D&R canal towpath…

11. Acts Protecting Endangered Species
Lacey Act (early 1900s)
Forbids interstate commerce in illegally killed wildlife
Egrets benefit
US Fish and Wildlife Services can charge individuals
2004: over 9600 violations investigated

13. Endangered Species Act
1973/1988
Endangered vs. Threatened
When species recognized, fines for:
Hunting, trapping, etc
Uprooting
Habitat modification
Commerce (world)
FWS or NOAA

14. How Does a Species Get Designated?
Listing by agency or petition from individuals. Based on factual information.
Critical Habitat. With the species listed, designate where it can be found.
Recovery Plans. Agency must develop recovery plans for species
There is a backlog of “candidate species” waiting
About 13 species have recovered over the years

15. Success Story: Peregrine Falcon
DDT issue
1975: 324 pairs
Captive breeding
More than pairs now
Recently removed from list

16. Possible Success Story: Whooping Crane
14 individuals in 1939
More than 300 individuals today
Migrates from Texas Gulf Coast to Canada

17. Uncertain: Spotted Owl
Threatened not endangered
as of 1990
Timber industry resistance

18. If you want to know status, start with Wikipedia
                                     
Conservatiostatus
Vulnrable (IUCN3.1)[1]
If you want to know status, start with Wikipedia

20. Conflict Between Use and Preservation: Klamath
Habitat under pressure
Klamath River supplies water for irrigation and for Klamath Lake
Two endangered fish species in the lake, threatened salmon in the river
“Fish vs. People”
2002: Water for irrigation -> damage to salmon
Recognition of problem: Federal Working Group
2005: New funding for wetland restoration