Question

m2/n2= m1/N

- Re-arrange the formula to solve for N.

- You set out mist nets in a large park and capture 36 chickadees. You band each bird with a colored ankle bracelet and release it. One week later, you set out mist nets in the same park and capture 40 chickadees. Nine of the birds are banded. Use the formula above to estimate the size of the population of chickadees in the park.

- You would like to estimate the population of native Douglas squirrels on in Trout Lake Park. You set a live trap and catch 12 squirrels. You tag them with ear tags and release them. Two weeks later, you set out another live trap and catch 10 squirrels, 2 with tags and 8 without. Estimate the population size of Douglas squirrels in the park