Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation Issues

The video discusses key international and national laws and treaties aimed at protecting biodiversity and wildlife. It covers the CITES treaty, which bans the trade of endangered species, and the Convention on Biological Diversity, which focuses on reducing biodiversity loss. The Endangered Species Act in the US is highlighted for its role in protecting species and their habitats. The video also touches on the National Wildlife Refuge System and alternative conservation methods like arboretums and gene banks.

What is the primary goal of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)?

• To promote international trade of all species

• To protect only plant species

• To ban the trade of endangered species

• To encourage hunting of endangered species

How many countries have signed the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?

• 191

• 150

• 175

• 200

Why has the United States not ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity?

• No other countries have ratified it

• Lack of interest in biodiversity

• Insufficient scientific evidence

• Economic and political reasons

Which two agencies are responsible for enforcing the Endangered Species Act in the United States?

• Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Land Management

• National Marine Fisheries Service and United States Fish and Wildlife Service

• Environmental Protection Agency and National Park Service

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Forest Service

What is the main focus of the Endangered Species Act when listing species?

• Biological terms

• Political considerations

• Public opinion

• Economic impact

What is the purpose of the National Wildlife Refuge System?

• To allow unrestricted development

• To protect wildlife habitats from development

• To promote tourism

• To extract natural resources

What is a major controversy surrounding the National Wildlife Refuge System?

• Too many visitors

• Lack of wildlife

• Insufficient funding

• Debates over oil extraction

Which of the following is NOT an alternative method for protecting species?

• Deforestation

• Seed and gene banks

• Arboretums

• Botanical gardens

What is a challenge of breeding animals in captivity?

• Overpopulation

• Too much human interaction

• Difficulty in getting animals to breed

• Lack of space

What is the benefit of seed and gene banks?

• Increased tourism

• Reduction of greenhouse gases

• Preservation of DNA for future reintroduction

• Immediate protection of species