Healthy Habitats Vocabulary Unit

The protection of animals and plants from human harm or destruction

In relation to a species, indicates that there are no living members

Bald eagles are currently _______________, but not yet endangered.

In relation to species, indicates serious risk of extinction

A zoologist is someone who studies _____________, or the study of animals.

Conservation is the ____________ of the environment.

Which is currently threatened?

A person who studies zoology, or the study of animals

Anything provided to a zoo animal to keep it stimulated and prevent boredom

An extinct species is one that is

A physical feature that helps a plant or animal survive

A bird will go through ______________ when its wing is broken and needs to be repaired.

A way of acting or behaving that helps a species survive in its environment.

The natural ______ a plant or animal lives in is its habitat.

A group of animals at risk of becoming endangered

The term enrichment relates to the treatment of __________________.

A branch of biology that studies organisms and their environment

____________ is a synonym for rehabilitation.

The place in nature where a plant or animal lives and gets what it needs to survive

We listened to a ______________ give a talk about lions while we were at the zoo.

The treatment and care of injured, orphaned, or sick animals

Likely to be harmed by someone or something