GENERAL
This term describes a species that is at a very high risk of disappearing forever.
ENDANGERED ANIMAL
This massive-scale clearing of Earth's forests destroys crucial habitats for millions of species.
deforestation
This phenomenon, caused by rising ocean temperatures, turns vibrant underwater ecosystems stark white and leaves marine life without food or shelter.
coral bleaching
This large, black-and-white bear native to China was saved from the brink of extinction thanks to bamboo forest conservation.
GIANT PANDA
These are legally protected geographic areas, like Yosemite or Serengeti, managed to preserve wildlife and nature.
What are National Parks (or Wildlife Reserves)
This term describes unwanted marine creatures, such as dolphins or sharks, trapped accidentally by commercial fishing nets.
bycatch
This is the illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wild animals.
POACHING
These bridges or tunnels are built over or under highways to let animals cross safely without getting hit by cars.
What are wildlife corridors (or eco-ducts)
Doing this to your plastic, glass, and paper keeps trash out of oceans and wild animal habitats.
RECICLING
This international agreement, abbreviated as CITES, ensures that global trade in wild plants and animals does not threaten their survival.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
This durable material takes hundreds of years to break down and often gets mistakenly eaten by sea turtles and marine birds.
plastic
Setting these up in your backyard helps local wildlife, especially during harsh winters or dry summers.
bird feeders (or water stations)
This is the specific natural environment where an animal lives, feeds, and reproduces.
HABITAT
This practice occurs when people catch fish faster than the remaining population can reproduce.
overfishing
Choosing products with this specific label ensures that the palm oil used didn't destroy orangutan rainforests.
Sustainable Palm Oil