Conservation Terms

noun a burrowing mammal with a thickset body, short legs, and strong claws, native to Eurasia and North America

verb to pester or harass someone persistently

• The badger is a nocturnal mammal known for its distinctive black and white striped face.
• I saw a badger digging in the yard last night.
• That guy is a real badger when it comes to getting what he wants.
• She badgered her way into getting a promotion at work.

noun the action of conserving something, such as wildlife or energy

verb to protect (something) from harm or destruction

• It is important to conserve natural resources for future generations.
• Remember to conserve water by turning off the faucet when you brush your teeth.
• Hey dude, let's conserve some energy and carpool to the concert.
• She tried to conserve her energy for the big race ahead.

adjective no longer in existence; having died out

• Many species have become extinct due to habitat destruction and climate change.
• I heard that the dodo bird is extinct, can you believe that?
• That style of music is so extinct, no one listens to it anymore.
• With the rise of technology, traditional handwritten letters are becoming extinct.

noun the state or process of being or becoming extinct; the act of extinguishing or putting an end to something

• The extinction of certain species is a major concern for conservationists.
• I heard that the panda bears are facing extinction.
• Dude, if we don't start recycling, we're gonna be in danger of extinction.
• The extinction of traditional values is evident in today's society.

adjective Used to indicate that there is not any more of something

adverb Used to indicate that a particular action or state will not continue or recur

• The company decided to cut costs by outsourcing some of its departments, resulting in no more in-house employees.
• I'm sorry, but there's no more cake left in the fridge.
• I told him to stop calling me, I'm just not interested in him no more.
• After the incident, she realized she could trust him no more.

noun the illegal practice of trespassing on another's property to hunt or steal game

verb to illegally hunt or steal game

• Poaching of endangered species is a serious crime that can result in hefty fines and imprisonment.
• I heard that there's been a lot of poaching happening in the national park lately.
• Those poachers are really messing up the ecosystem.
• Poaching talent from other companies can lead to a lack of innovation within your own organization.

verb to restore an area of land to its natural state by reintroducing native plants and animals and reducing human intervention

• Conservationists are working to rewild large areas of land to restore biodiversity.
• They're trying to rewild that old farm over there to bring back the wildlife.
• Let's rewild this abandoned lot and turn it into a cool hangout spot.
• After years of neglect, she decided to rewild her creativity and pursue her passion for painting.

noun a person who uses a metal detector to search for buried objects such as coins, jewelry, or artifacts

• The detectorist meticulously scanned the field for any signs of buried treasure.
• The detectorist was out in the field looking for cool stuff with his metal detector.
• The detectorist was out there metal detecting like a boss.
• The detectorist had a knack for uncovering hidden truths in the stories of the past.

noun a type of whale with a long spiral tusk protruding from its head

• The narwhal is a medium-sized toothed whale that lives in the Arctic waters.
• I heard that narwhals have long tusks that look like unicorn horns!
• Check out that narwhal chilling in the water, it's so cool!
• She's as rare as a narwhal sighting in the wild.

noun a group of primitive ray-finned fishes including sturgeons and paddlefishes

• Acipenseriformes, commonly known as acipenserids or sturgeons, are a group of primitive fish with distinctive features.
• I saw a huge acipenseres while fishing in the river yesterday.
• That acipenseres is one ugly looking fish!
• The acipenseres of knowledge in that book are truly valuable.

noun a taxonomic group that includes sturgeons and paddlefishes, known for their cartilaginous skeletons and elongated bodies

• The acipenseroidae is a suborder of bony fish that includes sturgeons and paddlefish.
• I learned that acipenseroidae are a type of fish that are known for their unique appearance.
• Have you ever seen those big acipenseroidae fish with the long snouts?
• The acipenseroidae swims gracefully through the water like a majestic underwater dancer.