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An increasing proportion of animal species, both within Germany or at a global scale, are threatened with local or even total extinction. This is not only the case for well-known “charismatic” species (think on elephants or tigers) but especially for the countless inconspicuous species such as frogs or insects. Reasons for endangerment are as manifold as the protection measures applied. This module addresses the various theories and concepts in nature/species conservation. Students will learn about the reasons behind endangerment, the conflicts between land use and conservation, and the relevance of abiotic and biotic interactions in nature and species conservation. The module is a combination of lecture and seminar. In students will give presentations to showcase the various facets in animal conservation with examples from local to global and from small insects to large mammals.

Students will get an overview on causes of endangerment and the protection strategies for various animal groups. One focus will be the various theories and concepts in nature conservation. This will provide insights into the conflict between land use and nature conservation. Further aims are an understanding of relationships within ecosystems and how they relate to the conservation of animals.
In this module, students will have to search for scientific literature and present a topic to the group.

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