Wildlife conservation

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

Name:

Date:

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/wildlife-conservation

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 primary drivers of biodiversity loss?Habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, overexploitation, invasive species
2. What is the ex situ conservation methods?Captive breeding programs, zoos, botanical gardens, seed banks
3. Why do we need to protect animals and their homes?Losing biodiversity can harm ecosystems and also people, who rely on clean air, water, and food. Protecting animals keeps these important services working.
4. How do scientists help keep animals safe?Scientists study animals, plan protection strategies, and use tools like habitat restoration, wildlife corridors, and anti‑poaching measures to keep animals safe.

Anthropocentric: Considering human beings as the most significant entity in the world.
Ecosystem Services: The benefits that humans derive from natural ecosystems.
Habitat Fragmentation: The process by which large, continuous habitats are broken into smaller, isolated patches.