Sustaining Wild Species

Biodiversity

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It is important to the survival and walfare of human pop. because it has impacts on our health and ability to feed ourselves through agriculture and harvesting pop. of wild animals.

Biodiversity Hotspots

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-home to many endemic species-contain high portion of all species found on Earth-isolated areas: Hawaii, Madagascar

Importance of wild species

Food resources

aquatic resources provide
the main source of animal protein

Invasive and Endemic Species

Endangered Species Act

poaching: gov. incentives
enforcement
economic programs
sanctions

Conservation: NGOs
individuals
zoos& aquariums

Captive Breeding Programs: Zoos
Sanctuaries
Genetics

overfishing

longline fishing

Trawling

Sharkfinning

US Fish& Wildlife Service
IWC