Conservation Biology Jargon

verb to put someone or something at risk or in danger

• The construction of the new road may endanger the habitat of several endangered species.
• Leaving the gate open could endanger the safety of the livestock.
• Texting while driving can seriously endanger your life.
• His reckless behavior could endanger his chances of getting a promotion.

noun a branch of zoology that deals with the geographical distribution of animals

adjective relating to the geographical distribution of animals

• The study of the distribution of animals around the world is known as zoogeographical research.
• Zoogeographical patterns can help us understand why certain species are found in specific regions.
• I find zoogeographical maps fascinating, they show how animals are spread out across different continents.
• Exploring the zoogeographical connections between different ecosystems is like piecing together a giant puzzle.

noun a place where herons nest and breed

• The heronry in the nearby wetlands is a protected habitat for the birds.
• We should go check out the heronry by the lake, it's pretty cool to see all the birds nesting.
• I heard there's a huge heronry out in the woods, we should go take a look.
• The bustling city street was like a heronry of activity, with people coming and going at all hours.