Endangered Species

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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 does the status of a 'threatened species' mean?

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They are likely to become endangered.

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What is the term for the place or role that an organism has in its habitat?

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Niche.

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What is a vital part of keeping species alive and thriving even if they are threatened or endangered?

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Conservation.

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What is over-hunting?

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When people hunt a species until it cannot recover.

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What is the term for species that are at risk of extinction?

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Endangered species.

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What is habitat destruction?

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The process of destroying the natural environment where species live.

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What is poaching?

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Illegal hunting of protected species.

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What does biodiversity refer to?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is an invasive species?

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Species that enter new ecosystems and multiply, harming native species and their habitats.