Environment vocabulary

A situation where animals or plants may soon not exist because there are very few now alive.

Illegally catch or kill animals, especially by going onto land without the permission of the person who owns it

Be likely to cause harm or damage to something or someone

a structure with large blades (called sails or vanes) that turn when the wind blows. It uses wind power to do work, such as generating electricity.

A situation in which an animal is kept in a zoo or a person is kept in a prisoner, rather than being free

the process of cutting down or clearing large areas of forests, often to make space for farming, building, or other human activities.

A situation in which a type of animal no longer exists.

The natural environment of an animal or plant.

A group of plants or animals that share similar characteristics.

The protection of nature.