Endangered Species

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What is migration?

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Movement to a different geographical or climatic region where food is more available.

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What does it mean when an animal is extinct?

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Something once lived but no longer exists.

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What is conservation?

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A vital part of keeping species alive and thriving even if they are threatened or endangered.

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What does 'threatened species' mean?

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They are likely to become endangered.

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What are indicator species?

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Species that are easy to monitor and count and are sensitive to specific environmental changes.

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What is habitat destruction?

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The process of destroying natural habitats, which can lead to species extinction.

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What is poaching?

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Illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is an endangered species?

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A species that is at risk of extinction.