Wildlife Conservation and Management Concepts

The video discusses wildlife mismanagement, highlighting the need for public-private partnerships and accountability. It explains wildlife management, its objectives, and the importance of balancing species populations and ecosystems. Key legislations and judicial interventions are covered, along with global conventions like CITES and CBD. The pros and cons of privatizing wildlife management are debated, and recommendations for improvement are provided, emphasizing law enforcement, community involvement, and technology integration.

What recent project did the Prime Minister inaugurate that highlights wildlife mismanagement?

• Vanara Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center

• Green Earth Initiative

• Eco-Friendly Wildlife Park

• National Wildlife Sanctuary

What is a primary objective of wildlife management?

• Promoting urban development

• Maintaining balanced animal populations

• Reducing the number of wildlife sanctuaries

• Increasing the number of endangered species

Which act was established in 1972 to protect wildlife in India?

• Forest Conservation Act

• Environmental Protection Act

• Wildlife Protection Act

• Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

What was a significant outcome of the Godaam case?

• Increased poaching activities

• Ban on illegal tree felling and habitat destruction

• Reduction in wildlife conservation efforts

• Expansion of urban areas into forests

What does CITES regulate?

• Local wildlife trade

• International trade of endangered species

• Marine life conservation

• National park regulations

Which convention focuses on the conservation of migratory species?

• Bonn Convention

• Ramsar Convention

• CBD

• CITES

What is a potential advantage of privatizing wildlife management?

• Enhanced funding and resources

• Decreased funding for conservation

• Reduced public interest

• Increased government control

What is a major disadvantage of privatizing wildlife management?

• Increased public access

• Enhanced biodiversity ethics

• Profit-driven motives reducing accessibility

• Improved local community involvement

How can community participation be encouraged in wildlife conservation?

• By excluding local communities from decision-making

• Through eco-tourism and sustainable livelihoods

• By increasing entry fees to wildlife parks

• Through government-only initiatives

What technology can be integrated for better wildlife management?

• Manual data collection

• AI and satellite tracking

• Paper-based surveys

• Traditional tracking methods