Title: Explain how agricultural research can help protect vulnerable wildlife species.
Course: Fisheries and Wildlife Management (18501) > Section: Conserving and Managing Wildlife Resources

Explanation may include

- current government and nongovernment research being done
- the role of zoos, wildlife parks, aquaria, nature centers, fish hatcheries, and conservation centers (e.g., Wildlife Center of Virginia)
- the role of farms and research institutions, including colleges (e.g., Virginia State University, Ferrum College, Virginia Tech).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What roles do government agencies play in research designed to protect endangered species?
- What type of research is being done at zoos to protect endangered and threatened species?
- How is research conducted in zoos different from research conducted in wildlife parks?
- What type of research is being done at wildlife parks to protect endangered and threatened species?
- How is research data shared with the public?