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People, Wildlife, and ColorW I L D L I F E I N F U L L C O L O Rometimes one of the biggest challengesfor wildlife is protection fromhumans. The beautiful color of some wildlifeis one reason that certain species havedwindled over time.At one time, adding showy feathers towomen’s hats was a fashion statement.It became so popular in Europe and theUnited States that thousands of birds werekilled all over the world to supply thehat trade. Feathers from egrets, herons,swans, terns, and gulls were often used,and even entire songbirds were stuffedand attached to women’s hats. Sometimeswhole colonies of birds were killed duringthe breeding season when their featherswere the most vibrant. And some birds,like the Carolina parakeet, even became“extinct.” Extinct means that an animalthat once existed is no longer foundanywhere in the world!Early in our country’s history, therewere no laws to see that wildlife populationsdid not become depleted. Today,laws are in place to make sure fish andwildlife populations stay healthy. Wildlifeofficers from the Division of Wildlife carryout these laws. Besides the illegal takingof wild animals, loss of habitat, chemicals,and pollution are threats to wildlife.There are also laws to protect wildlifefrom threats, too.For example, the populations of baldeagles, peregrine falcons, and ospreydeclined drastically from the 1940s to1970s because of the use of pesticides.With habitat management programs andlaws that ban the use of certain pesticides,these three birds of prey havemade a remarkable comeback in recentyears. The birds are doing so well in theBuckeye State that they were upgradedfrom endangered to threatened just a fewyears ago.ACTIVITY: ONLINE MULTIPLE CHOICECircle the correct letter in the multiple-choice questions. Go to wildohio.com to find theanswers. (On the Division of Wildlife homepage, click on “Wildlife Resources,” then click on“Endangered and Threatened Wildlife” on the left side of the page.) See answers on back cover1. What is an “extirpated” species?a. A species that exfoliates its skin.b. A species that is extinct.c. A species that once lived in Ohio, but has sincedisappeared from the state.2. What is an “endangered” species?a. A species of animal whose population numbers arelow enough to face possible extirpation or extinction.b. A species that will no longer live in your backyard.c. A species that is no longer found in our state.3. What is a “threatened” species?a. A species that is afraid of humans.b. A species whose survival is not in immediate jeopardy,but to which a threat exists.c. A species that is eaten by another species.5. How many species have been extirpated from Ohio?a. 32 b. 36 c. 516. How many bird species are listed under thespecial categories (from extinct to endangered)?a. 21 b. 77 c.1417. Which two animal classifications have the mostspecies that are at risk of becoming extinct?a. Butterflies and Mothsb. Reptiles and Amphibiansc. Fishes and Mollusks8. How many total Ohio speciesare endangered or threatened?a. 180 b. 191 c.1984. How many species of wildlife currently live in Ohio?a. 305 b. 630 c. 1,020GREAT EGRETby JOE LOO10WILD OHIO MAGAZINE 2011- 2012
ACTIVITY: COLOR BY NUMBERUse the color key below to see whatthe Carolina parakeet looked like. Usecolored pencils, crayons, or markers tocomplete the “color by number” activity.LOST TO EXTINCTIONOne of the most beautiful birds toever grace Ohio’s skies was the Carolinaparakeet. These colorful birds, the onlynative parrot in eastern North America,were once common in southwest Ohio,especially in the Cincinnati area. Theirnumbers decreased from loss of habitatas forests were cut down to make wayfor agriculture. Many were killed for theirbright feathers for use in the hat trade,and some were captured and caged aspets. They were also killed for the damagethey did to fruit trees and crops.By the late 1830s, none of these beautifulbirds were left in Ohio. The last wildparakeet was killed in Florida in 1913.The last captive bird died at the CincinnatiZoo in 1918 – EXTINCT!1 Light Green2 Green3 Dark Green4 Indigo5 Violet6 Dark Red7 Red8 Orange9 YellowATTRIBUTES OF COLOR: VALUE (SHADE)Value is how lighter colors are distinguished from darker ones. The portion of value that uses darkercolors is known as shade. A shade is the combination of any color plus black. The shade range includesany hue on the color wheel down to pure black.2011 - 2012 WILD OHIO MAGAZINE11
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