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man-wildlife conflict

Medium · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 2. Marine predator that occasionally encounters surfers, leading to beach closures
  2. 4. To reduce the population of a wild animal group by selective slaughter
  3. 7. Invasive wild pig that destroys agricultural land and native habitats
  4. 8. A device or measure intended to prevent animal intrusion without causing harm
  5. 11. Large African cat that preys on Maasai livestock, leading to retaliatory hunts
  6. 12. Hoofed animal frequently involved in highway collisions
  7. 13. A device used to capture animals, often causing controversy

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  1. 1. Large mammal known for raiding campsites and trash cans in national parks
  2. 3. Deadly viral disease transmitted to humans through wild animal bites
  3. 5. Domesticated animals on ranches that are vulnerable to wild predators
  4. 6. A strip of natural habitat connecting populations separated by human activities
  5. 9. Big cat whose shrinking habitat brings it into conflict with villagers in India
  6. 10. Pack predator whose reintroduction sparked intense rancher debates

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Ecology

Easy · 11×11 · 10 words
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  1. 2. Huge body of salt water covering most of Earth
  2. 5. All the different species living together in one place
  3. 8. All the members of one species living in an area
  4. 10. Very dry habitat that gets little rainfall

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  1. 1. Organism that breaks down dead plants and animals
  2. 3. Usual weather pattern of a region over many years
  3. 4. Thick, warm forest packed with plants and animals
  4. 6. Living thing that must eat other organisms for energy
  5. 7. Group of living things that can breed with one another
  6. 9. Small body of still fresh water

Ecology

Easy · 7×7 · 6 words
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  1. 1. The color most associated with environmental movements
  2. 5. To process used materials like glass or paper so they can be used again
  3. 6. The layer in the upper atmosphere that protects Earth from harmful rays

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  1. 2. A natural stream of water that flows into the sea
  2. 3. A very dry habitat with little water and sandy soil
  3. 4. The vast body of salt water that covers most of the globe
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