ThinkRankConservation of Plants and Animals
Biodiversity includes the variety of plants, animals, microorganisms, genes, and ecosystems. Habitat loss, hunting, pollution, invasive species, and climate change threaten this diversity. Conservation uses protected areas, laws, restoration, seed banks, and community participation while recognising that people depend on ecosystems.
Learning Objectives
- •Explain biodiversity and habitat
- •Explain protected areas
- •Explain conservation is social
Key Concepts
Biodiversity and habitat
A species survives when its habitat provides food, shelter, breeding sites, and suitable conditions.
Protected areas
Sanctuaries, national parks, biosphere reserves, and wildlife corridors protect organisms through different levels of management.
Conservation is social
Local communities, forest departments, scientists, laws, and citizens all influence whether conservation is effective and fair.
Terminology
Historical Insight
Seed banks
Storing seeds preserves genetic diversity that may be useful for restoration, research, and future food security.
Wildlife corridors
Connected habitats can allow animals to move, find food, and maintain breeding populations.
Quick Check
What is an endangered species?
Why are corridors useful?
Why should conservation include people?
How to use this lesson
Read the overview first, then explain the main idea in your own words before checking the key concepts. Use the quick-check questions without looking at the answer. For examination preparation, verify dates, definitions, and syllabus requirements against your official textbook and school or examination-board guidance.