SWAMP PEOPLE

2. The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species.
7. The traditions, values, and practices passed down through generations, often significant in cultural contexts.
9. The leaves of plants, often used to describe the collective green leaves of trees and shrubs in an area.
11. The cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles, which can affect water quality.
12. The act of searching for and gathering food from the wild, often used in reference to animals and humans.
13. The protection and preservation of natural resources and environments.
14. An animal that hunts and eats other animals for food.
15. A type of tree commonly found in swampy areas, known for its distinctive knees that rise from the ground.

1. Native to a particular region or environment; often refers to the original inhabitants of a place.
3. The process of treating animal hides to create leather, often associated with traditional crafts in swamp communities.
4. The natural environment in which an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and mates for reproduction.
5. A large reptile found in freshwater environments, known for its powerful jaws and long tail.
6. A land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and supports aquatic plants.
8. A community of living organisms and their physical environment, interacting as a system.
10. An animal that is hunted and eaten by a predator.