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Wildlife & Natural Resource Management

By Kevin H. Deal

4th Edition © 2017
Discipline:Agriculture
Course:Animal Science
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Fully revised for the fourth edition, WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT explores wildlife, fisheries, and natural resource management today, including discussions on potential careers. Designed for high school students in an agriculture program or environmental science course, this text introduces the history and administration of natural resources, as well as broader concepts that impact everyone, including conservation, endangered species, and human impacts on wildlife. Section II then focuses specifically on how to identify species, including colorful feature articles on wild animals in their habitats.

As our human population continues to grow, the pressure on natural resources will inevitably increase, creating opportunities for future generations. WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 4E helps students see their role in that future, whether personal or professional, and how a better understanding of the natural world can prepare them for success.

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Fully revised for the fourth edition, WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT explores wildlife, fisheries, and natural resource management today, including discussions on potential careers. Designed for high school students in an agriculture program or environmental science course, this text introduces the history and administration of natural resources, as well as broader concepts that impact everyone, including conservation, endangered species, and human impacts on wildlife. Section II then focuses specifically on how to identify species, including colorful feature articles on wild animals in their habitats.

As our human population continues to grow, the pressure on natural resources will inevitably increase, creating opportunities for future generations. WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 4E helps students see their role in that future, whether personal or professional, and how a better understanding of the natural world can prepare them for success.

Active Learning: Objectives, Terms to Know, Review Questions, and Learning Activities in every chapter help students understand, track, and retain key concepts in the readings.

Extended Resources: On-page web links and detailed appendices offer more information about the government offices, agencies, and private organizations involved in wildlife and natural resource management.

Colorful Presentation: Lively, full-color photos and illustrations engage modern students in the natural world they may rarely see—giving them a glimpse of the wildlife, habitats, and natural resources outside their doors.

Wild Articles: Special feature articles in Section II share insights about animals, including habitats, feeding habits, lifecycles, and photos to help students connect with North American wildlife.

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Chapters

Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Section 1. Introduction
Section 2. Wildlife and Fish Identification
Section 3. Careers
Appendix A. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Offices
Appendix B. State Conservation and Natural Resource Agency Offices
Appendix C. Private Conservation Organizations

Section 1. Introduction

Chapter 1. The History of Wildlife Management in America
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Exploitation ↗
Serious Conservation Efforts Begin ↗
Progress Is Finally Made ↗
Summary ↗
Review Questions ↗
Learning Activities ↗
Chapter 2. The Importance of Natural Resources
Natural Resources—Renewable or Nonrenewable?
The Role of Natural Resources in America’s Development
Summary
Review Questions
Learning Activities
Chapter 3. Conservation: Wise Use of Natural Resources
Soil Conservation
Forest Conservation
Wildlife Conservation
Fossil Fuel Conservation
Mineral Conservation
Water Conservation
Summary
Review Questions
Learning Activities
Chapter 4. The Administration of Wildlife Management
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Endangered Species
National Wildlife Refuges
Migratory Birds
Fisheries
Habitat Protection
Research
Law Enforcement
Administering Federal Aid
The U.S. Forest Service
The Bureau of Land Management
The U.S. Department of Agriculture
Summary
Review Questions
Learning Activities
Additional Resources
Chapter 5. Habitat Requirements of Wildlife
Food
Cover
Water
Space
Arrangement
Summary
Review Questions
Learning Activities
Chapter 6. The Human Impact on Wildlife Habitat
Wetlands Loss
America’s Wetlands
Prairie Potholes
Forested Wetlands
Coastal Wetlands
Can Wetlands Be Saved?
Native Prairies
America’s Forests
Habitat Alterations that Benefit Wildlife
Summary
Review Questions
Learning Activities
Chapter 7. Wildlife and American Sport Hunting
Funding at Last
How the Act Works
The Economic Impact of Hunting
Private Conservation Organizations
Ducks Unlimited
Delta Waterfowl
Summary
Review Questions
Learning Activities
Additional Resources
Chapter 8. Modern Wildlife Management
Factors that Affect Wildlife Populations
Biological Surplus
The Wildlife Manager’s Job
Carrying Capacity
Wildlife Management Successes
Wildlife Management Practices
Summary
Review Questions
Learning Activities
Additional Resources
Chapter 9. Modern Waterfowl Management
Waterfowl Migration
Migration Routes
Waterfowl Navigation
Waterfowl Management Practices
Factors that Limit Waterfowl Populations
Summary
Review Questions
Learning Activities
Additional Resources
Chapter 10. Endangered Species
Extinction Factors
Adaptability
Species That We Have Endangered
Why Save Endangered Species?
The Endangered Species Act
Management Practices for Endangered Species
Wildlife Identification: Endangered Species
West Indian Manatee (Trichechus Manatus)
Why the Manatee Is Endangered
California Condor (Gymnogyps Californianus)
Why California Condors Are Endangered
Peregrine Falcon (Falco Peregrinus)
Why Peregrine Falcons Became Endangered
Red Wolf (Canis Niger)
Why Red Wolves Became Endangered
Black-Footed Ferret (Mustela Nigripes)
Why Black-Footed Ferrets Became Endangered
Whooping Crane (Grus Americana)
Why Whooping Cranes Became Endangered
Summary
Review Questions
Learning Activities
Chapter 11. Wildlife Parks and Zoos
Early Zoos in the United States
A More Natural Setting
Modern Zoos and Wildlife Parks
Summary
Review Questions
Learning Activities
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