WHAT IS HABITAT CONSERVATION? Habitat conservation means protecting the places where things on earth live. A habitat is a place where a certain animal, plant, or other living thing lives. These places are important to keep healthy and fix when they are hurt. Without habitats, many plants and animals [...]
WHY INVASIVE SPECIES ARE A PROBLEM Invasive species are a threat to the environment. They can alter biodiversity and may also contribute to the destruction of entire ecosystems. WHAT IS AN INVASIVE SPECIES? An invasive species is any living plant, animal, or parasite that is [...]
WHAT IS A VULNERABLE SPECIES? A vulnerable species is any kind of species that is at risk of becoming endangered, and eventually extinct. Often, species are vulnerable because they have lost their homes. Vulnerable species have a steady drop in population over time. These species need the circumstances threatening [...]
WHY WHALING IS BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT? Whaling is when people hunt whales for meat, oil, and other things. This has had a big impact on the number of whales in the world's oceans. Many countries still take part in commercial whaling. HOW WHALING AFFECTS [...]
WHY MARINE CONSERVATION IS IMPORTANT Marine conservation means keeping ecosystems in the world's oceans and seas safe and healthy. It can be done by long-term use of strategies that help keep species in the ocean from being lost. Additionally, people must stop overusing the ocean’s [...]
WHAT POACHING DOES TO THE ENVIRONMENT Poaching is the illegal hunting, killing, or capturing of wildlife. This can refer to any animal that is being hunted or captured illegally, including endangered species, game animals, and fish. WHY POACHING IS A PROBLEM Poaching is a serious [...]
ARCTIC ICE MELTING The melting of Arctic ice is a direct result of climate change, which is causing warmer temperatures. As the Arctic ice melts, it contributes to the overall warming of the planet, which in turn causes further melting and exacerbates the effects of climate change. [...]
GPS WILDLIFE TRACKING When scientists want to track animals they use Global Positioning System. They use it to study where animals go. GPS stands for Global Positioning System. HOW GPS TRACKING FOR WILDLIFE IS DONE The Global Positioning System (GPS) can track the movement of [...]
WHAT IS OVERGRAZING? Overgrazing occurs when livestock or wildlife overexploit vegetation cover in a given area. This can happen if the pasture is not given enough time to recover after each grazing season. Overgrazing can also occur when grazers are allowed to graze on pasture for an extended period. [...]
What is Fly Fishing? Fly fishing is a method of fishing that involves using a lightweight lure, called a fly, to catch fish. Unlike traditional fishing methods that use bait, fly fishing relies on the weight of the line to cast the fly and imitate the movement of insects [...]
