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  1. Which federal law protects migratory birds in the United States by making it illegal to hunt, capture, or possess them without a permit?

    Answer: Migratory Bird Treaty Act

    The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 protects migratory birds by prohibiting their take, possession, sale, or transport without proper authorization.

  2. What is the term for the minimum number of individuals of a species needed to maintain a viable, self-sustaining population?

    Answer: Minimum viable population

    Minimum viable population (MVP) is the smallest population size at which a species can sustain itself without facing extinction from genetic or environmental threats.

  3. Which type of wildlife corridor is most effective at connecting two isolated habitat patches for large mammals?

    Answer: Landscape-scale corridor

    Landscape-scale corridors provide continuous, wide connections between habitats, which large mammals require for safe movement and gene flow.

  4. An invasive species most directly harms native wildlife by:

    Answer: Competing for resources and altering habitat

    Invasive species displace native wildlife by outcompeting them for food, space, and nesting sites while altering the habitat structure native species depend on.

  5. What does the term 'surplus harvest' mean in wildlife management?

    Answer: Removing only the annual production above what is needed to maintain population size

    Surplus harvest refers to sustainably taking only the animals that the population produces above its stable maintenance level, ensuring long-term population health.

  6. Riparian zones are especially important for wildlife because they:

    Answer: Support high biodiversity and serve as travel corridors along waterways

    Riparian zones along streams and rivers support exceptionally high biodiversity and function as natural wildlife corridors connecting distant habitats.

  7. Which management technique involves intentionally setting fires to maintain wildlife habitat quality?

    Answer: Prescribed burning

    Prescribed burning is a controlled use of fire to remove overgrown vegetation, recycle nutrients, and restore habitat conditions that many wildlife species depend on.