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A ______ is a group of living organisms capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
species
[Blank] are cold-blooded animals.
Reptiles
[Blank] are animals that live both in water and on land.
Amphibians
[Blank] eat both plants and meat.
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To be ______ means facing the possibility of dying out or going extinct.
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[Blank] are consequences of human actions on the environment.
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[Blank] is the natural behavior of animals.
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[Blank] is the unethical treatment of animals.
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[Blank] is the illegal hunting of animals.
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Bees are ______ that facilitate pollination.
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Study Notes
Animal Classification
- Species: a group of living organisms capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding
- Breed: to reproduce
Animal Groups
- Reptiles: cold-blooded animals
- Mammals: warm-blooded animals
- Amphibians: animals that live both in water and on land
Diet-Based Classifications
- Carnivores: eat meat; typically predators
- Herbivores: eat plants; typically prey
- Omnivores: eat both plants and meat
- Insectivores: eat insects
Conservation and Extinction
- At risk of extinction: facing the possibility of dying out or going extinct
- Endangered animals: animals on the verge or edge of extinction
- Drive animal to the brink of extinction: actions leading to animals nearing extinction
- Vulnerable: at risk of harm or extinction
Environmental Impact
- Repercussions: consequences
- Lead to a decline in biodiversity: causes a reduction in the variety of life
- Affect the food chain: impact the natural hierarchy of food consumption
- Upset the ecological balance: disturb the natural balance of ecosystems
Animal Behavior and Treatment
- Animal instinct: natural behavior of animals
- Animal abuse: unethical treatment of animals
- Wildlife conservation center: facilities for protecting wildlife
- Keeping animals in captivity: holding animals in controlled environments like zoos, labs, or homes
- Act as a guinea pig: being used for experimentation
- Cramped cages: narrow, confined spaces for animals
Causes of Animal Extinction
- Poaching: illegal hunting
- Loss of habitat: destruction or reduction of natural living spaces
- Take away animal habitat: deprive animals of their living spaces
- The outbreak and spread of a certain epidemic: disease spread affecting animal populations
Miscellaneous
- Pollinate: transfer pollen to allow fertilization; pollinators are agents like bees that facilitate this process
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Learn about different animal categories, including species, breed, class, and diet-based classifications. Understand the characteristics of reptiles, mammals, and amphibians, and how animals are classified based on their diet.
