Forest & Trees
The tallest trees whose leaves form the upper layer of the forest.
canopy trees
Creatures that feed their young and have hair or fur
mammals
The complete disappearance of a species.
extinction
To live or dwell in a place.
to reside
A sudden, intense burst of emotion or action.
paroxysm
The area inside a forest away from the edges, usually stable and shaded.
normal forest interior
A living being who lives in a specific place.
habitat
The loss of a species caused by human activity.
human-induced extinction
Land areas that are next to or touching each other.
contiguous areas
When water disappears from soil or plants.
moisture vanish
The gradual wearing away of soil by wind or water.
erosion
When species spread their offspring over a large area quickly.
to disperse widely
To reduce natural resources or materials over time.
deplete
The area or limits within which a species can be found.
range
Severe scarcity of food in a region.
famine
The natural environment where a plant or animal lives.
habitat
To produce many offspring in a short time.
to reproduce rapidly
The gradual reduction in quantity or quality of resources.
depletion
To settle or occupy a place.
to inhabit
To hesitate or lose strength in action.
to falter