The government has introduced a new ________ to protect the national park and its animal population.
conservation program
The illegal hunting of elephants for their tusks is a serious case of ________.
poaching
Farmers are trying to preserve ________ of sheep that are well adapted to the local climate.
rare breeds
Scientists hope to increase the number of pandas in the wild through a careful ________ program.
breeding
Proper ________ ensures that hunting, fishing, and land use are balanced with the needs of nature.
wildlife management
The charity is raising money to ________ into new ways of preventing coral reef destruction.
fund the research
Intensive chicken farming, also known as ________, has been criticised for its poor animal welfare standards.
battery farming
Without urgent action, this bird could become completely ________ within the next decade.
extinct
________ have protested against the use of animals in medical experiments.
Animal rights activists
Protecting the tiger is a key goal for many organisations working to save ________.
endangered species
Modern zoos aim to allow animals to express their ________, even in enclosed environments.
natural behaviour
Some animals cannot survive long in ________, as they are too stressed by the confined environment.
captivity