Wetland Animals

What is the role of amphibians in wetland ecosystems?

• Amphibians play a crucial role in controlling insect populations, serving as food for other animals, and contributing to nutrient cycling.

• Amphibians are the main predators in wetland ecosystems

• Amphibians contribute to water pollution in wetland ecosystems

• Amphibians have no role in wetland ecosystems

How do mammals contribute to the biodiversity of wetland environments?

• By playing important roles in the food chain, seed dispersal, and habitat maintenance.

• By decreasing the biodiversity

• By causing harm to other species

• By contributing to pollution in the wetland

Which animals are commonly found in New York wetlands?

• Brown Trout, Crayfish, Sturgeon, Zebra Mussels

• Grey Fox, Bobcat, Coyote, Eastern Cottontail

• Beavers, muskrats, turtles, frogs, and various bird species

• Timber Rattlesnakes, Ruffed Grouse, Fisher

Why are amphibians considered indicator species for wetland health?

• They are highly sensitive to changes in their environment, particularly water quality and habitat loss.

• They are resistant to changes in their environment

• They prefer habitat loss

• They are not affected by water quality

What are the major threats to endangered wetland species?

• Urbanization, hunting, genetic modification, and overgrazing

• Overpopulation, deforestation, natural disasters, and overfishing

• Industrialization, desertification, overuse of pesticides, and overhunting

• Habitat loss, pollution, invasive species, and climate change

Name a mammal that is adapted to live in wetland habitats.

• Beaver

• Elephant

• Polar bear

• Kangaroo

What are some of the key characteristics of animals in wetlands in New York?

• Prefer urban environments, limited species diversity, and reliance on human-made structures for food and shelter

• Prefer dry and arid environments, limited species diversity, and reliance on trees for food and shelter

• Adaptation to wet and marshy environments, diverse species including birds, amphibians, and reptiles, and reliance on wetland habitats for food and shelter

• Adaptation to extreme cold, solitary species, and reliance on underground burrows for food and shelter

How do wetland animals contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem?

• They have no impact on the ecosystem

• They control populations of other species, cycle nutrients, and provide food for predators.

• They contribute to air pollution

• They disrupt the balance of the ecosystem

What conservation efforts are being made to protect wetland animals in New York?

• Habitat restoration, wetland protections, pollution control, and wildlife management are being made to protect wetland animals in New York.

• Introducing non-native species to the wetlands

• Building dams to increase habitat for aquatic species.

• Building ditches, channels and storm drain to direct water towards the lakes and rivers faster.