a group of plants or animals which are the same in some way
species
to damage something very badly
destroy
most serious or important
major
they used to be a common sight in British countryside and forests.
red squirrels
global, international, universal
worldwide
illness; a serious health condition which requires care
disease
to make the air, water, or land dirty and unhealthy
pollute
against the law
illegal
They were imported from the US to the UK for rich people.
Grey squirrels
financial penalty
fine
plants or animals which arrive in an area where they are not native, usually due to human activity
invasive species
to keep something or someone safe from danger or injury
protect
causing pain or making someone or something suffer on purpose
cruel
This type of shark is in great danger of extinction. They eat plankton, tiny sea creatures.
Whale shark
a person whose job is concerned with politics
politician
a man-made or natural solid, liquid, or gas made by changing atoms
chemical
to stay alive; to continue to exist, especially after an injury or threat
survive
causing death
fatal
A large white bird with long legs which live by the river.
Egret
In South Carolina, egrets are experts on their behavior
dolphines
the natural environment where plants or animals usually live
habitat
to influence or cause something to change
affect
no longer in existence
extinct
They are not affected by parapoxvirus
Grey squirrels
a nature reserve; an area where wild birds or animals are protected and encouraged to breed
sanctuary