nature and wildlife

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Across
  1. 4. The illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wildlife, often for profit.
  2. 6. A characteristic or trait that improves an organism’s chance of survival in its environment.
  3. 8. An animal that eats both plants and other animals.
  4. 10. Species Species at serious risk of extinction due to declining population or loss of habitat.
  5. 11. Species Non-native species that spread quickly and can harm ecosystems, local species, or human activities.
  6. 13. A group of similar organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
  7. 14. An animal that naturally preys on others for food.
  8. 15. The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
  9. 18. The role or function of an organism or species within its ecosystem, including its habitat, diet, and behavior.
  10. 19. Services Benefits humans receive from ecosystems, like clean water, pollination, and oxygen production.
Down
  1. 1. The protection and preservation of natural resources, including wildlife and habitats.
  2. 2. The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often for breeding or better climate.
  3. 3. The natural environment where a plant or animal species lives and grows.
  4. 5. An animal that primarily feeds on other animals.
  5. 7. Chain A sequence of organisms each dependent on the next as a source of food.
  6. 9. A natural route or pathway that connects fragmented habitats, allowing wildlife to move
  7. 10. A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
  8. 12. An animal that is hunted and eaten by a predator.
  9. 16. An animal that primarily feeds on plants.
  10. 17. The permanent disappearance of a species from Earth.