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Ecology 19

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Which treaty specifically links the protection of biodiversity to the traditional rights of indigenous peoples? Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
How many different countries have formally ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)? 196 countries.
Which treaty restricts the commercial trade of exactly 931 species because they are in danger of extinction? Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
When was CITES first embodied to ban the hunting, capturing, and selling of threatened species? 1975.
How many species of plants and animals receive varying degrees of protection under CITES? Approximately 35,000 species.
Which U.S. law allows for fines as high as $100,000 and one year in prison for offenses on private lands? Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Which law requires all commercial wildlife shipments to enter or leave the U.S. through only 18 designated ports? Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Where is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault located? Deep inside a permafrost mountain close to the North Pole.
What is the primary purpose of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault? To serve as a backup for the world's gene banks, safeguarding agricultural diversity against catastrophes.
Why is the genetic diversity stored in the Seed Vault considered important for the future? It is the raw material needed by plant breeders to develop new varieties for future food production.
Approximately how many different varieties of barley are stored in the Seed Vault? 140,000 varieties.
According to the video, where did the effort to save the buffalo begin? New York City (specifically the Bronx Zoo).
What was the major challenge the Bronx Zoo faced when creating a bison herd for restoration? Difficulty acquiring bison of "conservation value" (genetically pure bison).
What did the Osage people use the buffalo for? Food, tools, clothing, and shelter.
According to Geoffrey, what percentage of the Osage people was lost in an 80-year period? 90%.
What was the primary reason the American government drove the bison to near extinction? To control indigenous tribes who relied on the bison.
Which three ongoing cycles create a "patchwork mosaic" of habitats within the prairie? Wallowing, grazing, and fire.
Why is maintaining genetic diversity crucial in captive breeding programs? To avoid inbreeding and reduce the risk of disease or harmful mutations.
What tool do zoos use to track the genetic lineage of captive animals? Stud books.
What is one benefit of studying animals in captive breeding programs? Scientists can study behaviors and genetics in controlled settings.
What is the significance of external signals like seasons, temperature, and humidity for wild animals? They cue their reproductive cycles.
True or False: The Seed Vault is primarily for historical preservation. False; it is a functional backup for food security and plant breeding.
Which treaty is focused specifically on international trade? CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species).
Which organization was instrumental in the early 1900s for bison restoration? The Bronx Zoo.
What does "CBD" stand for in an ecology context? Convention on Biological Diversity.
What does "ESA" stand for in U.S. environmental law? Endangered Species Act.
Why is "genetic purity" an issue for bison conservation? Many bison had been crossbred with cattle, making genetically pure individuals rare and valuable for conservation.
What is the main threat addressed by the CITES treaty? Extinction caused by commercial trade, hunting, and capturing.
Does the CBD deal more with trade or with the general protection of biodiversity and indigenous rights? General protection of biodiversity and indigenous rights.
What is a "patchwork mosaic" in a prairie ecosystem? A variety of different habitats created by natural cycles like fire and grazing.
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