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the variety of plants and animals in a particular area
biodiversity
animals and plants that grow in natural conditions
wildlife
all the plants and animals in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
Ecosystem
the natural environment in which a plant or an animal lives
habitat
changes in the world’s weather
climate change
a gradual increase in world temperatures
global warming
a type of animal or plant that might stop existing because there are only a few of that type alive
endangered species
the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging wildlife
wildlife trade
the activity of chasing and killing an animal is not allowed by laws
illegal hunting
a situation where different things are given equal importance
balance
to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss
protect
the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people
deforestation
We need to be _______ of these problems so that we can find ways to protect nature.
aware
The loss of forests can have a negative _________ on the environment.
impact
Many species disappear _________ pollution and climate change.
because of
In addition, humans _______ hunt and kill animals, and catch too many fish at once.
illegally
