Explain measurement of wildlife and fish populations.

Explanation should include techniques and their advantages and limitations:

  • Census
  • Sampling methods
  • Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) technologies
  • Quadrats
  • Photography
  • Mark and recapture.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How can one measure the number of wildlife species in a given area?
  • How is a census different from sampling?
  • What are some methods of sampling?
  • What technologies are used to measure wildlife populations?