3. African Wild Dog Transfer Part 1 (lesson 6)
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20 questions

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African wild dogs used to live in how many countries?
African wild dogs used to live in how many countries?
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The population of African wild dogs has decreased because of
The population of African wild dogs has decreased because of

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Scientist want to bring some African wild dogs to a reserve in Malawi South Africa
Scientist want to bring some African wild dogs to a reserve in Malawi South Africa
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Scientists (this means you) need to figure out how many African wild dogs the reserve park can support by looking at
Scientists (this means you) need to figure out how many African wild dogs the reserve park can support by looking at

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African wild dogs live in packs of 7 to _______
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What is the average number of pups per litter?
What is the average number of pups per litter?
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Sketch a graph that shows what you predict should happen to a single pack of wild dogs over 10 years if there were enough resources for all the dogs to survive and the death rate was very low. Sketch your graph assuming the population started at 10.
Sketch a graph that shows what you predict should happen to a single pack of wild dogs over 10 years if there were enough resources for all the dogs to survive and the death rate was very low. Sketch your graph assuming the population started at 10.

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How does this graph compare to the graph you drew in number 7
How does this graph compare to the graph you drew in number 7
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What are the likely reasons for the increases (ups) in the population. Give TWO reasons.
What are the likely reasons for the increases (ups) in the population. Give TWO reasons.
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What are the likely reasons for the decreases (downs) in the population at some times of the year? Give TWO REASONS
What are the likely reasons for the decreases (downs) in the population at some times of the year? Give TWO REASONS
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Do you have enough information to know whether or not this wild dog pack is at carrying capacity in Kruger National Park? Why or why not?
Do you have enough information to know whether or not this wild dog pack is at carrying capacity in Kruger National Park? Why or why not?

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State the first potential limiting factor AND make a prediction on how the limiting factor will effect the African wild dog population. BE SURE TO MENTION IF THE POPULATION WILL INCREASE OR DECREASE
State the first potential limiting factor AND make a prediction on how the limiting factor will effect the African wild dog population. BE SURE TO MENTION IF THE POPULATION WILL INCREASE OR DECREASE
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State the second potential limiting factor AND make a prediction on how the limiting factor will effect the African wild dog population.
State the second potential limiting factor AND make a prediction on how the limiting factor will effect the African wild dog population.
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State the third potential limiting factor AND make a prediction on how the limiting factor will effect the African wild dog population.
State the third potential limiting factor AND make a prediction on how the limiting factor will effect the African wild dog population.

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While scientists did not establish a clear relationship between territory size and pack size, they determined that there is a minimum territory size required to establish a new pack. Use evidence from the graph to propose a minimum territory size for the reserve in Malawi.
Sentence Starter:The minimum territory size for the reserve is ...
My evidence from the graph is...
While scientists did not establish a clear relationship between territory size and pack size, they determined that there is a minimum territory size required to establish a new pack. Use evidence from the graph to propose a minimum territory size for the reserve in Malawi.
Sentence Starter:
The minimum territory size for the reserve is ...
My evidence from the graph is...

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Scientists wondered If the amount of prey in the territory could limit the size of the pack. The graphs below show pack size and prey biomass, a measure of how much food is available. If prey biomass is a limiting factor for African wild dog pack size, which graph represents the relationship?
If you cannot see the graphs. The graphs are on page 7 of the printed packet
Scientists wondered If the amount of prey in the territory could limit the size of the pack. The graphs below show pack size and prey biomass, a measure of how much food is available. If prey biomass is a limiting factor for African wild dog pack size, which graph represents the relationship?
If you cannot see the graphs. The graphs are on page 7 of the printed packet
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What type of relationship would exist between the prey and the African wild dogs if the prey is a limiting factor for African wild dog pack size
What type of relationship would exist between the prey and the African wild dogs if the prey is a limiting factor for African wild dog pack size

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Using this graph, explain what relationship, if any, you see between prey biomass and pack size?
Using this graph, explain what relationship, if any, you see between prey biomass and pack size?
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In the reserve in Malawi, how much prey biomass should there be to establish a new pack? Explain your answer.
Sentence starter:To establish a new pack you need the prey biomass to be at least .....
I know this because...
In the reserve in Malawi, how much prey biomass should there be to establish a new pack? Explain your answer.
Sentence starter:
To establish a new pack you need the prey biomass to be at least .....
I know this because...

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Write a claim about the effects of lions on where wild dogs live. Use evidence from the table to support your claim and give a reason.
Possible Claims:a. Wild dogs and lions prefer the same habitat
b. Wild dogs and lions prefer different habitats
c. Wild dogs do not seem to prefer one way or another if their habitat is the same or different than the lions.
You need at least 2 pieces of evidence from the table. Be sure to provide a reason.
Write a claim about the effects of lions on where wild dogs live. Use evidence from the table to support your claim and give a reason.
Possible Claims:
a. Wild dogs and lions prefer the same habitat
b. Wild dogs and lions prefer different habitats
c. Wild dogs do not seem to prefer one way or another if their habitat is the same or different than the lions.
You need at least 2 pieces of evidence from the table. Be sure to provide a reason.