Wildlife Expectations

Students are expected to:Photo of cardinal

  • Identify common wildlife species and wildlife signs (keys will be used for more extensive identification)

  • Identify basic wildlife survival needs

  • Describe specific adaptations of wildlife to their environment and role in the ecosystem

  • Describe predator/prey relationships and examples

  • Describe the potential impact of the introduction of non-native species

  • Describe the major factors affecting threatened and endangered species and methods used to improve the populations of these species

  • Describe ways habitat can be improved for specific species by knowing their requirements

  • Discuss the concepts of carrying capacity and limiting factors

  • Discuss various ways the public and wildlife managers can help in the protection, conservation, management, and enhancement of wildlife populations

  • Describe food chains/webs and cite examples

  • Describe factors that limit or enhance population growth

  • Evaluate a given habitat for its suitability for designated species, given a description of their habitat needs