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