adj. at risk; in danger
An endangered species is a plant or animal that is in danger of becoming extinct.
support
v. to give help or assistance to someone or something
With this knowledge, scientists can help and support endangered animals...
ideal
adj. exactly right for a situation
...so they can live in ideal habitats.
habitat
n. the place where a plant or animal naturally lives and grows
...so they can live in ideal habitats.
nature
n. the physical world and everything in it
This is because everything in nature is connected.
crucial
adj. extremely important
For example, bees have a crucial role in keeping the Earth healthy.
source
n. something that provides what is needed
As these animals die, other animals would lose their food sources.
species
n. a particular group of animals that belong together
An endangered species is a plant or animal that is in danger of becoming extinct.
law
n. a rule made by the government of state
Although many countries have created laws to protect endangered species, the animals are still disappearing quickly.
issue
n. an important problem or topic
To solve this issue, a team of scientists is building a global DNA bank.
global
adj. involving the entire world
To solve this issue, a team of scientists is building a global DNA bank.
freeze
v. to turn into ice or another solid because of extreme cold
These scientists are freezing DNA samples from endangered species and keeping them safe in a DNA bank.
sample
n. a small amount of something that gives information about the thing it was taken from
These scientists are freezing DNA samples from endangered species and keeping them safe in a DNA bank.
behavior
n. the way a person or an animal acts
They can learn about the animals’ behavior and what diseases they can get.
knowledge
n. information, understanding, or skill gained from education or experience
With this knowledge, scientists can help and support endangered animals...