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Wolves
Saving America's Wolves
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |