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WMH620S - WILDLIFE MONITORING AND HANDLING - 1ST OPP - NOV 2022 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF HEALTH,NATURALRESOURCESAND APPLIEDSCIENCES
DEPARTMENTOF AGRICULTUREAND NATURALRESOURCESSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION:BACHELOROF NATURALRESOURCESMANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 07BNRS
COURSECODE:WMH6205
LEVEL: 7
COURSENAME: WILDLIFE MONITORING AND
HANDLING
DATE: NOVEMBER 2022
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 150
FIRSTOPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Mr Jeremia K.L. Amutenya and Mrs Louise Theron
MODERATOR: Mr Helmuth Tjikurunda
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. Examination question paper
2. Answering book
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF 3 PAGES(Excluding this front page)
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QUESTION 1
Write short notes to define or explain the following terms:
1.1. Monitoring
(2)
1.2. Adaptive management
(3)
1.3. Morden Wildlife Technologies
(2)
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QUESTION 2
Explain the difference between the following pairs of terms.
2.1. Total counts vs. Sample counts.
(2)
2.2. Immobilization vs. Tranquillization
(2)
2.3. Infectious vs Contagious diseases
(2)
2.4. Defoliants vs Desiccants (for a farmer)
(2)
2.5. Qualitative Data vs. Quantitative data
(2)
[10)
QUESTION 3
3.1. Wildlife monitoring is regarded as the surveillance of the natural environment or (7)
any of its components. Briefly explain the importance of wildlife monitoring for
wildlife management.
3.2. Dr Erold Naomab purchased a farm in the central parts of Namibia and wants to (5)
determine the wildlife population on that property. As a Natural Resource
Management student, name five (5) techniques that Dr Naomab may use to
determine the wildlife population on his new farm.
3.3. Dr Naomab is a strong believer in modern technology and wants to use modern (9)
technology to monitor wildlife on his property. He has been briefly introduced to
the use of camera traps. Explain to Dr Naomab what a camera trap is (2), the
importance of a camera trap (3) and how it is set up (4).
3.4. Adaptive management is a tool used in Natural Resources Management to ensure (8)
effective and efficient management of natural resources. List eight {8} the
importance of adaptive management toward Natural Resources Management.
[29)
QUESTION 4
4.1. Careful planning is the cornerstone of a successful game capture operation, this (8)
ensures high economical returns and reduces high mortality as a result of stress to
the targeted animal. Outline eight {8} factors to consider when planning a game
capture operation to ensure the success of the operation.
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4.2. You have been appointed as the head of the Game Capture Unit in the Ministry of (5)
Environment, Forestry and Tourism. Name five (5) strategies you would put in
place to prevent stress in captured animals.
4.3. After conducting a full moon waterhole game count, Dr Erold Naomab observed (4)
that he has too many wild animals on his farm. Mention four (4) capture
techniques that Dr Naomab can use to reduce the number of wildlife (herbivores
and predators) on his farm.
4.4. Listfive species that can be captured using a trap cage.
(5)
4.5. What factors necessitate the use of chemicals (immobilization or tranquillization) (5)
when capturing wild animals, name five.
4.6. Name seven factors that influence the susceptibility of wild animals to capture
(7)
myopathy.
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QUESTION 5
5.1. The keeping of wild animals in temporary holding facilities is necessary for the (6)
effective management of captured animals. Outline six factors that necessitate
the keeping of wild animals in temporary holding facilities.
5.2. Animals require specific nutrients to keep their bodies functioning effectively and (6)
efficiently when kept in temporary holding pans/facilities. Provide six essential
nutrients required by wild animals to manage stress in holding pans/facilities.
5.3. Briefly discussthe digestive system of a springbok.
(10)
5.4 Using indicators to assesswildlife conditions is the easiest and most used practice (4)
in conservation. Name four qualities of a good indicator.
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QUESTION 6
6.1. Truck drivers transporting wild animals have an important role to play in ensuring (9)
the safe delivery of animals in transport crates. Name nine responsibilities and
duties of the truck driver during the transportation of wild animals.
6.2. Provide five reasons why wild animals being translocated should not be offloaded (5)
at night.
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6.3. Why is it important to keep wild animals in temporary holding facilities before (5)
release?
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QUESTION 7
7.1. Discussfive (5) possible negative effects of pesticides.
(5)
7.2. How can Namibia control/prevent an outbreak of Rabies?
(5)
7.3. Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) is a notifiable disease in Namibia. Write a report (10)
on the importance of the disease. Explain why it is a notifiable disease, how
animals get it and how it can be spread. (Do not comment on the clinical signs).
7.4. What control measures can a farmer take to stop his animals from consuming (5)
toxic plants or other poisons?
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TOTAL: 150 MARKS
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