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Threatened and Endangered Wildlife Species AGR 381 Unit H-1

Explore the distinctions between "extinct," "endangered," and "threatened" species, reasons for species endangerment, laws for prevention, management methods, and Texas's threatened and endangered wildlife. Learn about conservation strategies like habitat protection, captive breeding, and regulations on hunting and fishing.

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Threatened and Endangered Wildlife Species AGR 381 Unit H-1

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  1. Threatened and Endangered Wildlife SpeciesAGR 381 Unit H-1 William Hanel

  2. OBJECTIVES • Differentiate between the terms “extinct”, “endangered”, and “threatened”; • Understand why species become threatened and what laws exist to help prevent their extinction; • Describe methods used to manage threatened and endangered species; and • Identify threatened and endangered species in Texas.

  3. THREATENED: • any animal or plant that is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future

  4. ENDANGERED: • any animal or plant listed by regulation as being in danger of extinction

  5. EXTINCT: • An animal which no longer exists

  6. Why do species become threatened? • Large body size • Specialized diet • Special habitat requirements • Small population • Limited geographic distribution • Economic or commercial value • Low reproductive output

  7. How to prevent or help.. • The Endangered Species Act of 1973 requires development and implementation of recovery plans for the conservation and survival of threatened and endangered species.

  8. CONSERVATION STRATEGIES • Protect and preserve habitats • Land to protect is purchased by governments • Nature reserves • National parks • State parks • Designated wilderness areas

  9. CONSERVATION STRATEGIES • Captive breeding • State regulations on hunting and fishing

  10. THREATENED AND ENDANGEREDSPECIES OF TEXAS

  11. Bald Eagle • Texas Status • Threatened • U.S. Status • Threatened

  12. Texas Kangaroo Rat-Threatened

  13. Texas Horned Lizard • Texas Status • Threatened

  14. Jaguarundi • Texas Status • Threatened

  15. Loggerhead Sea Turtle Texas: Threatened

  16. Houston Toad Endangered

  17. Texas Blind Salamander Endangered

  18. OBJECTIVES • Differentiate between the terms “extinct”, “endangered”, and “threatened”; • Understand why species become threatened and what laws exist to help prevent their extinction; • Describe methods used to manage threatened and endangered species; and • Identify threatened and endangered species in Texas.

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