5. How do you describe something that is so small it cannot be seen with the naked eye?
microscopic
2. Give another word for hunting (especially where the animal is a protected species).
poaching
1. What do you call a protected space where animals can live securely in nature?
reserve, sanctuary
6. An _________ is where an animal changes its characteristics to adjust to a particular habitat.
adaptation
7. An animal that isn't endangered yet but is facing the threat of endangerment can be called ________.
vulnerable
11. A type of plant or animal that grows in very large numbers and/or threatens the existence of other flora or fauna by hunting or eating them is called _________.
an invasive species
12. A type of plant or animal that grows in and belongs to a specific habitat only is called ________.
an endemic species
15. Name any 3 human activities that cause endangerment of animals and habitats.
deforestation, mining, construction, poaching/hunting, fishing, land reclamation, pollution
9. Endangered animals and habitats can be protected by passing a _______.
law
4. How do you describe an animal that no longer exists on the planet/has disappeared?
extinct
8. More and more wild animals are now venturing into urban spaces due to ________.
habitat loss
14. The ability of animals to change their appearance to match their environment is called _________.
camouflage
13. A type of plant or animal that plays an extremely important role in sustaining its ecosystem is called ________.
a keystone species
10. A person who works in the area of wildlife conversation is called a __________.
conservationist
3. Give another word for 'protection' in the context of maintaining and sustaining endangered animals and habitats.
conservation
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