Wildlife production Flashcards
(38 cards)
What order do even-toed ungulates belong to?
Artiodactyla.
Which family includes buffalo and antelope?
Bovidae.
Which family includes giraffes?
Giraffidae.
Which family includes warthogs and bushpigs?
Suidae.
What distinguishes the Family Bovidae?
They have true horns and include buffalo and antelope.
What tribe includes kudu, bushbuck, nyala, sitatunga, and eland?
Tragelaphini.
Which tribe contains gazelles and springbok?
Antilopini.
Which species belong to the tribe Neotragini?
Oribi, klipspringer, dik-dik, suni, steenbok, royal antelope, pygmy antelope, Beira antelope.
Which species are examples of non-selective grazers?
Buffalo, square-lipped rhino, and plains zebra.
What is an intermediate feeder and give one example?
Species that graze in the wet season and browse in the dry season. Example: Impala.
How does the rumen of a browser differ from that of a grazer?
Browsers have smaller, less muscular rumens with papillae all over and no stratification; grazers have large, muscular, stratified rumens.
Why is saliva production important in browsers?
It binds tannins found in browse to prevent toxicity and aid digestion.
What are the four sectors of game farming?
Game breeding, hunting, ecotourism, and game products (hides & meat).
Why is semi-intensive farming not advisable for browsers?
Due to re-browsing of the same trees, leading to tannin accumulation and reduced nutrition.
What is the main benefit of funnel/plastic boma capture?
Efficient for capturing large numbers of plains game.
How are fences adapted for ‘jumpers’ like impala or eland?
Fence height should be 2.4m with 10cm wire spacing between 1.4-2m.
What disease is associated with roan antelope calves caused by Rhipicephalus evertsi evertsi?
Theileria hippotragi (infectious anemia).
What is the purpose of the WR number issued by the Department of Animal Health?
Required for disease testing and supervision of buffalo and wildebeest transport.
What is the definition of wildlife?
Wild animals collectively; native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region.
What defines game animals?
Wild mammals or birds hunted for sport or food, often farmed or ranched.
What is wildlife utilization?
Use of wildlife for consumptive (hunting) or non-consumptive (tourism) purposes; must be ethical, legal, and sustainable.
What is the difference between poaching and exploitation?
Poaching is illegal harvesting, while exploitation is legal but unsustainable harvesting.
What are the primary and secondary production goals of wildlife?
Primary: hunting; Secondary: venison, tourism, skins, hides, meat, live animal sales, conservation.
