1. Biodiversity

2. AB Which do you like better? Circa 1910

3. AB Which do you like better? Sugar cane

4. What do you think biodiversity means?

5. Bio = Bio diversity What does “ Bio ” mean?

6. Bio diversity Diversity = Variety What does “ Diversity ” mean?

7. - “The variety of life in all its forms, levels and combinations” - Comes in three flavors: genetic diversity species diversity ecosystem diversity

8. There are 3 components of biodiversity 1. Diversity of genes: the different genetic characteristics in a species Chihuahuas, Greyhound and Newfies are all dogs— but they're not the same because their genes are different. Chihuahua NewfoundlandGreyhound

9. Diversity of species: number of different species in an area Hoary Bat There are 3 components of biodiversity Iwi Kahuli

10. Diversity of ecosystems: The differences between ecosystems that make each unique Each one is different, with its own set of species living in it. Desert Tropical Rain Foresttiaga There are 3 components of biodiversity

11. Scientists have identified more than 2 million species. Tens of millions -- remain unknown The tremendous variety of life on Earth is made possible by complex interactions among all living things.

12. Biodiversity has Intrinsic Value Intrinsic Value = Something that has value in and of itself Source: Burmbaugh © AMNH-CBC

13. Biodiversity also has Utilitarian Value Utilitarian Value = the value something has as a means to another’s end. Utilitarian values include: Goods Services Information

14. What do we get from biodiversity? Oxygen Oxygen Food Food Clean Water Clean Water Medicine Medicine Aesthetics Aesthetics Ideas Ideas

15. Should we be concerned about biodiversity? What we know: The Earth is losing species at an alarming rate Some scientists estimate that as many as 3 species per hour are going extinct and 20,000 extinctions occur each year. Some scientists estimate that as many as 3 species per hour are going extinct and 20,000 extinctions occur each year. when species of plants and animals go extinct, many other species are affected. when species of plants and animals go extinct, many other species are affected.

16. Threats to biodiversity Habitat Loss Introduced Species Pollution Population Growth Over-consumption HIPPO Dilemma

17. Biodiversity Hotspots

18. Provide formal documentation of the world’s known biodiversity (living or dead) Museums, Zoos, Arboreta, Botanical Gardens, Public and Private Research Collections

19. Education Education Research Research Species Species distributions distributions Species Species classification classification Conservation and recovery programs Conservation and recovery programs

20. Under Construction— New elephant enclosure: $6.8 million New elephant enclosure: $6.8 million An effort to improve living conditions:

22. Behavioral enrichment? Social Interactions? Exhibits for the physical, social, and psychological well-being?

23. Encourage foraging by hiding food items Encourage foraging by hiding food items Man-made termite mound encourages use of tools to gather food Man-made termite mound encourages use of tools to gather food Frozen fruit treats provide entertainment Frozen fruit treats provide entertainment

24. Interpretive programs: Info on species conservation. Breeding programs: (ie. rare species) Participation in field conservation programs

25. Research examining stress factors in Hawaiian honeycreepers Research examining stress factors in Hawaiian honeycreepers Captive breeding of Captive breeding of African Hornbills African Hornbills

26. Good environmental education? Info on … ? - conservation issues - role of the institution - contributions to local conservation - promotion of individual stewardship Cooperative programs with institutions of higher learning?

27. Attractive? Well Maintained? Does Design = Functionality?