Wildlife and Habitat Studies 10, 20, 30
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Course Configurations

Wildlife and Habitat Studies 10

Wildlife and Habitat Studies 20

Wildlife and Habitat Studies 30

Suggested Modules for Middle Level Practical and Applied Arts Survey Courses

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WILD18
Module 18: Wildlife Threats (Core)
Suggested Time: 3-8 hours
Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None
Outcome
Explore threats to wildlife.
Indicators
(a) Identify Saskatchewan and Canadian wildlife species that are extinct, extirpated, endangered, threatened or a species of concern.
(b) Investigate provincial and federal measures used to determine if a species or population is endangered.
(c) Discuss factors that affect wildlife populations within selected ecoregions of Saskatchewan and Canada, such as habitat loss, climate change, commercial harvest and disease.
(d) Examine strategies used to bring at-risk wildlife populations back to healthy levels.
(e) Investigate the impact that industrial activity (e.g., mining, hydroelectric, forestry and agriculture) has on ecosystems and wildlife populations.
(f) Research the impact of invasive animal species (e.g., wild boars) and aquatic species (e.g., zebra mussels) on local wildlife.
(g)

Investigate diseases that are a threat to Saskatchewan wildlife, such as:

  • anthrax;
  • avian influenza and newcastle disease in birds;
  • brainworm or moose sickness in cervids;
  • chronic wasting disease;
  • ticks and tick-borne diseases; and,
  • viral hemorrhagic septicemia in fish.
(h) Explain the relationship between stressed wildlife habitats and zoonosis (i.e., unhealthy habitat leads to prevalence and mutation of wildlife disease).
(i) Explore how wildlife can become a vector for transmission of diseases to humans (e.g., rabies, lyme disease, West Nile virus and coronavirus disease).
(j) Explain the significance of biodiversity in preventing disease.
(k) Investigate the role of public and private organizations, including wildlife sanctuaries and rescue facilities, in mitigating threats to wildlife.
(l) Examine different levels of wildlife protection legislation (i.e., provincial and federal) and their connection to non-profit organizations.
(m) Explain how the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) influences legislation.
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Resources
R105244
Staying Wild - Season 2 Overview

The second season of this documentary series is set at the busiest wildlife rescue centre in Saskatchewan, featuring a woman who knows no limits as she leads a dedicated and diverse team in a fight to save thousands of creatures each year. At its core, Staying Wild is about the animals. Cute or ugly, meek or dangerous, small or big, prey or predator, every creature has value and they each play an essential role in a greater ecosystem. 

Season 2 episodes include the following titles:

  1. Community
  2. Balancing Act
  3. Otter Panic
  4. Eat, Prey, Love
  5. Stepping Up and Stepping Back
  6. Commitment         
(More information)
Please see the related resources below.
•  Episode 1: Community: Staying Wild - Season 2
•  Episode 2: Balancing Act: Staying Wild - Season 2
•  Episode 3: Otter Panic: Staying Wild - Season 2
•  Episode 4: Eat, Prey, Love: Staying Wild - Season 2
•  Episode 5: Stepping Up and Stepping Back: Staying Wild - Season 2
•  Episode 6: Commitment: Staying Wild - Season 2
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free on ROVER
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Record posted/updated: June 4, 2025