WILDLIFE OUTLINE

I. Identification of NYS Species (http://www.dec.ny.gov/23.html)

A. Identify NYS wildlife species by specimens, skins/pelts, pictures,            skulls, silhouettes, decoys, wings, feathers, scats, tracks, animal             sounds, or other common signs

B. Identify general food habits, habitats, and habits from teeth and/or            skull morphology

C. Specific habitats of the above

II. Wildlife Ecology

A. Basic ecological concepts and terminology

B. Wildlife population dynamics

1) Carrying capacity

2) Limiting factors

C. Adaptations of wildlife

1) Anatomical, physiological and/or behavioral

D. Biodiversity

1) Genetic, species, ecosystem or community

III. Wildlife Conservation and Management

A. Common management practices and methods

1) Conservation

2) Protection

3) Enhancement

B. Hunting regulations

C. Land conflicts with wildlife habitat needs

D. Factors influencing management decisions

1) Ecological

2) Financial

3) Social)

E. Legislation

IV. Issues Involving Wildlife and Society

A. Invasive and non-native species

1) Examples in NY

2) Environmental impact

B. Endangered, Threatened, Species of Concern

1) Examples native to NY

2) Habitat requirements

3) Legislation

4) Terminology and factors

C. Diseases

1) Commonly found in NY

Wildlife Outline

2013 New York State Envirothon

Due to the Memorial Day Holiday 2013 competition dates are

Thursday, May 30th & Friday, May 31st

Morrisville State College

Morrisville, NY

NEWS

New York State Envirothon

Wildlife Resources

Learning Objectives

Learning goals for participating students

Outline

Basic outline for wildlife topics covered at this event

References

Links and references to more information on the study of wildlife

Sample Questions

Learn about terms relating to the study of the current issue