Conservation & the Serengeti

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Biodiversity

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The variety of organisms found in a particular ecosystem.

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Abiotic

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Refers to non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, and climate.

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Human impact on ecosystems

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Human decision-making significantly affects ecosystems, including habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change.

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Current extinction event causes

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The current extinction event is primarily caused by human activities, such as habitat destruction and climate change.

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Wildebeest

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A migratory herd animal responsible for the Serengeti National Park's ecosystem; its migration patterns influenced park boundaries.

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Ecosystem

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A community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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Symbiosis

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A close and often long-term interaction between two different biological species.

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Population

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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Community

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A group of different species living together in a particular area.

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Conservation

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The sustainable management of natural resources to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect.