Chapter Questions
Find out about species that are currently endangered in the wild. How are they or how might they be affected by the problems of small populations? Address genetic, physiological, beharioral, and ecological aspects, as appropriate.
How do you judge whether a reintroduction project is successful? Develop simple and then increasingly detailed criteria to evaluate a project's success. Use demographic, environmental, and genetic factors in your evaluation.
Would biological diversity be adequately protected if every species were raised in captivity? Is this possible? Is it practical? How would freezing a tissue sample of every species help to protect biological diversity? Again, is this possible and is it practical?