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Factors that affect Wildlife Populations

Factors that affect Wildlife Populations . Agri-science Mr. Bailey. How does Wildlife population pertain to their ecosystem?. Birth and death play an important factor Death rate vs. birth rate 1=1 is practical . What else may affect an animal’s population?. Predators (human and animal)

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Factors that affect Wildlife Populations

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  1. Factors that affect Wildlife Populations Agri-science Mr. Bailey

  2. How does Wildlife population pertain to their ecosystem? • Birth and death play an important factor • Death rate vs. birth rate • 1=1 is practical

  3. What else may affect an animal’s population? • Predators (human and animal) • Habitat requirements (food, water, cover, space) • Diseases • “breaking point” of habitat

  4. What is “breaking point”? • Breaking point is the maximum amount of animals that a habitat can support. • Any animals over this point will tip the scale and use up all the requirements before they can be replenished.

  5. Activity Time OH DEER!!!!

  6. Exit Slip • Explain what may happen if wildlife populations over exceed its “breaking point” for supporting wildlife.

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