TED: Ecology from the air | Greg Asner

The video explores the hunting behaviors of lions, revealing that male lions use ambush strategies in dense vegetation, contrary to the belief that they are lazy. It introduces the Carnegie Airborne Observatory (CAO), a high-tech plane equipped with sensors to map ecosystems in 3D and analyze biodiversity. The video discusses the importance of managing carbon reserves in tropical forests to combat global warming and highlights the challenges of climate change, such as droughts affecting the Amazon. It emphasizes the need for strategic management of protected ecosystems, using technology to inform decisions on fire and elephant management.

What was the traditional belief about the hunting roles of male and female lions?

Describe the different hunting strategies used by male and female lions as mentioned in the text.

What technology did the Carnegie Airborne Observatory use to study ecosystems?

What are the implications of deforestation on global carbon emissions as discussed in the text?

Explain the impact of climate change on the Amazon rainforest as described in the presentation.

What challenges do species face in migrating due to climate change according to the text?

Discuss the significance of understanding the geography of biodiversity in conservation efforts.

How does the CEO help in understanding the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest?

How does the management of protected areas affect biodiversity, based on the examples given?

What role does technology play in managing ecosystems as highlighted in the conclusion?