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Nare 223: Wildlife Biology  Question Paper

Nare 223: Wildlife Biology  

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Natural Resources Mangement

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2013



SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1.(a) Name three sub-species of the giraffe found in East Africa. (3 Marks)
(b) Give the main difference between the order Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla. (2 Marks)
2.(a) Outline the general characteristics of mammals. (7 Marks)
(b) Outline the unique physical features of birds and their roles. (4 Marks)
(c) Briefly outline the ecological roles of birds. (4 Marks)
3.(a) Briefly discuss the role of Hippopotamus's during in their ecosystem. (4 Marks)
(b) Outline the functions of the fluid-like secretion by the Hippopotamus skin. (4 Marks)
4.(a) Discuss the benefits of aggregation and synchronized calving by ungulates. (8 Marks)
(b) List the reasons for poaching of the Black Rhino's horn. (4 Marks)

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS

5. Discuss the social organization of lions. (15 Marks)
6. The African elephant is facing major conservation threats. Discuss. (15 Marks)
7. Discuss the behavioral biology of birds. (15 Marks)






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