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Wolves
Saving America's Wolves
Term | Definition |
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apex predator | an animal that hunts other animals for food but is not hunted itself; it is at the top of the food chain |
conservation | the protection of animals , plants, and natural resources |
ecosystem | everything within a certain environment, including plants, animals, and nonliving things like rocks and water |
endangered | at risk; in danger of becoming extinct |
extinction | the death of all members of a species |
habitats | the places where plants and animals naturally live |
keystone species | animals or plants that other parts of an ecosystem depend on |
pack | a group of animals that live and hunt together |
predators | animals that hunt other animals for food |
prey | to hunt and kill for food |
species | a group of animals or plants that are similar |
stalk | to follow quietly in an attempt to catch |