Conservation biology

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/conservation-biology

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the discoverer?Key figures include Michael Soulé and others who formalized the field
2. What is the applications?Habitat protection, species recovery, ecosystem management, genetic diversity maintenance, and policy development
3. Why is conservation biology important?It keeps our planet amazing by stopping species from disappearing and by making sure ecosystems can clean the air, water, and help grow food. Healthy nature also helps people stay safe and happy.
4. How do conservation biologists help animals and plants?They watch species, study their genes, and learn how they live together. Then they create plans like protected parks, breeding programs, or restoring habitats to keep animals and plants thriving.

Biodiversity Crisis: The current rapid loss of species and ecosystems due to human activities and environmental changes.
Ecosystem Services: The benefits that humans receive from natural ecosystems, such as clean air, water, and climate regulation.
Interdisciplinary Science: A field of study that combines knowledge and methods from multiple academic disciplines.