Nature & Animals

20 words

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   habitat fragmentationcollocation (noun phrase)/ˈhæbɪtæt ˌfræɡmən'teɪʃən/

   the process where a large, continuous habitat is broken into smaller, isolated pieces

   “The construction of a motorway caused serious habitat fragmentation in the area.”

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   wildlife traffickingcollocation (noun phrase)/ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/

   the illegal trade and transport of wild animals and their parts

   “Global networks of wildlife trafficking threaten many rare species.”

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   genetic diversitycollocation (noun phrase)/dʒəˈnɛtɪk daɪˈvɜːsɪti/

   the variety of genes within a species or population, which helps survival and adaptation

   “Small, isolated populations often show low genetic diversity, making them vulnerable to disease.”

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   species extinctioncollocation/ˈspiːʃiːz ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/

   The complete disappearance of a species from Earth.

   “Conservationists warn that rapid habitat loss may lead to species extinction.”

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   native speciescollocation (noun phrase)/ˈneɪtɪv ˈspiːʃiːz/

   species that occur naturally in a given area or region

   “Planting native species supports local wildlife and uses less water.”

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   reforestation projectscollocation/ˌriːfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən ˈprɒdʒekts/

   projects that plant trees to restore forest cover in deforested areas

   “Many NGOs run reforestation projects to restore habitats and reduce erosion.”

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   sustainable fishingcollocation (noun phrase)/səˈsteɪnəbl ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

   fishing practices that maintain fish populations and the health of marine ecosystems over the long term

   “Setting catch limits is one way to encourage sustainable fishing.”

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   ecosystem balancecollocation (noun phrase)/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈbæləns/

   a stable state in an ecosystem where species populations and environmental conditions are in relative equilibrium

   “Removing a top predator can upset the ecosystem balance and lead to overpopulation of prey.”

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   invasive speciescollocation/ɪnˈveɪsɪv ˈspiːʃiːz/

   a non-native species that damages an ecosystem or economy

   “Invasive species like the zebra mussel can disrupt local waterways and outcompete native animals.”

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    natural resourcescollocation/ˈnætʃrəl rɪˈzɔːsɪz/

    Materials and substances provided by nature that people use, such as water, forests and minerals.

    “Many developing countries depend on natural resources like timber and minerals for export.”

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    conservation statuscollocation/kənˌsɜːvəˈʃən ˈsteɪtəs/

    the level of threat to a species (e.g. endangered, vulnerable)

    “The conservation status of the frog was upgraded after the population declined sharply.”

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    deforestationnoun/ˌdefəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

    The large-scale removal of forests, usually to use the land for farming or other purposes.

    “Many tropical countries struggle to control deforestation.”

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    wildlife corridorcollocation/ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf ˈkɒrɪdɔːr/

    a strip of habitat connecting separate populations so animals can move safely

    “Road planners included a wildlife corridor to allow animals to cross without danger.”

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    wildlife sanctuarycollocation/ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf ˈsæŋ(k)tʃuəri/

    a place where wild animals are kept safe and cared for

    “The rescued eagles were taken to a wildlife sanctuary for rehabilitation.”

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    carbon footprintnoun phrase/ˈkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt/

    The total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly or indirectly by an activity, person, or product.

    “Eating less meat can reduce your carbon footprint.”

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    breeding programmecollocation/ˈbriːdɪŋ ˈprəʊɡræm/

    a planned effort to breed animals (often endangered species) to increase their numbers

    “The zoo runs a breeding programme for the rare tortoise to boost its population.”

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    sustainable agriculturenoun phrase/səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə/

    Farming methods that meet current needs without harming the environment or reducing future productivity.

    “Crop rotation and organic fertilisers are key components of sustainable agriculture.”

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    conservation effortsnoun phrase/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən ˈefə(r)ts/

    Actions and programmes intended to protect nature, wildlife or natural resources.

    “Conservation efforts have helped the population of the species recover.”

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    ecosystem servicesnoun phrase/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/

    Benefits people obtain from ecosystems, such as pollination, water purification and flood control.

    “Pollination is one of the most important ecosystem services for agriculture.”

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    urban green spacenoun phrase/ˈɜːbən ɡriːn speɪs/

    Areas of vegetation in cities such as parks, gardens or planted streets which provide public benefits.

    “More urban green space helps reduce stress for city residents.”