Title: Analyze the status of wildlife populations.
Course: Introduction to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems (18504) > Section: Managing Wildlife Resources

Analysis should include determining whether wildlife species

- are endangered
- are extinct
- are threatened
- have been extirpated
- have reintroduction capability
- have been affected by invasive species.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between extinct, endangered, and threatened species of wildlife?
- What is the effect of an animal going extinct?
- What species of animals in Virginia are on the endangered or threatened list?
- What animals have become extinct in Virginia?
- How is extirpated and extinct different?
- What are common invasive wildlife species in Virginia?
- How do invasive species affect wildlife populations and ecosystems?
- What are ways to control invasive species in an ecosystem?
- What factors influence the establishment and spread of invasive species?
- What are the appropriate steps to prevent or minimize the effect of invasive species?
- How does one evaluate the presence and effect of invasive species on natural resources and create a plan to prevent, control or eliminate invasive species from the habitat?
- What is required to reintroduce a species?