1. The release of the rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus in Australia has been very controversial. If the virus should jump the species barrier, what steps would you undertake to keep it under control? ...

1. The release of the rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus in Australia has been very controversial. If the virus should jump the species barrier, what steps would you undertake to keep it under control?

2. List several theories that have been proposed to explain cyclic fluctuations in mammals.

3. How do irruptions differ from cyclic fluctuations?

4. Define home range. Discuss three methods of calculating home range. Which do you feel gives a more accurate representation?

5. Differentiate between territory and home range. Which is usually larger? Which is usually protected?

6. What are some adaptive advantages of territoriality?