True or False
True or False. Conserving animals helps humans.
True. Conserving animals helps maintain a balanced ecosystem.
What do parks and wildlife groups do for endangered animals to protect them?
They provide safe havens and areas for the animals where they can thrive so they can keep the species from dying out.
What is pollution?
Chemicals and plastics harming animals and habitats.
What are pollinators?
Animals that transfer pollen.
True or False. Parks and wildlife groups keep animals away from humans because they want to keep the animals safe.
True. Parks and wildlife groups keep animals away from humans because they want to keep them away from other people that might harm them.
Why do parks and wildlife groups not let people get close to endangered animals?
Parks and wildlife groups need to protect animals that are endangered from any type of harm.
What are invasive species?
Non-native species that outcompete native ones.
What are predators?
Animals that control prey populations.
True or False. The biggest threat to wildlife worldwide is hunting
False. The biggest threat to wildlife worldwide is habitat loss due to agriculture and deforestation.
How do animal rescue centers help endangered animals?
They help heal animals if they're hurt, keep them well fed, and give them medicine or anything that they need to survive.
What is habitat loss?
Cutting down forests and building cities.
What are herbivores?
An animal that eats plants and other greens.
True or False. Freezing genetic material to bring back animals in the future is impossible.
False. The San Diego Frozen Zoo freezes genetic material to bring back the animal in the future.
How do parks and wildlife groups use science to protect endangered animals?
Parks and wildlife groups learn why these animals are dying like monitoring their population so they can protect them.
What is overhunting?
The act of trying to kill animals for things such as clothes or food in an excessive amount.
What is a balanced ecosystem?
The system of interactions that keeps ecosystems stable.
True or False? Is the main goal of conservation for endangered animals to stop people from killing animals?
False. The main goal for conservation is to protect species and habitats.
How do parks and wildlife groups help endangered animals maintain a healthy lifestyle?
Parks and wildlife groups give endangered animals a healthy habitat where they can thrive- unlike the wild where there are predators and unsafe things.
What is poaching?
Illegal hunting for tusks, fur, or horns.
What are decomposers?
Organisms that break down plants, animals, and waste products.