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| captive breeding |
the act of maintaining populations of plants or animals in controlled environments, esp.in conservation facilities and wildlife reserves. |
| covert |
a hiding place or covered shelter, esp. a thicket or other natural place for wildlife. [1/3 definitions] |
| gamekeeper |
a person employed to breed and protect game birds and other wildlife on private grounds or on a game preserve. |
| natural resource |
a source of economic wealth and prosperity that derives from nature, such as fresh water, mineral deposits, timber, wildlife, and park land. |
| preservationist |
a person advocating the preservation and restoration of historic buildings or wildlife environments. |
| preserve |
to maintain in a relatively unchanged condition, esp. historic buildings or wildlife environments. [1/8 definitions] |
| sanctuary |
a piece of land that has been reserved as a protective shelter for wild animals; wildlife refuge. [1/4 definitions] |
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