Vocabulary List
India's Endangered Tigers

Conservation: the protection of natural resources, such as wildlife and forests.


Hinduism: the dominant religion of India, which emphasizes an individual's duty to fulfill custom and divine law (dharma). Hindu mythology includes some animal gods.


Predator: an animal that hunts other animals for food.


Prey: an animal that is hunted by a predator for food.


Radio Collar: a special collar that emits sound waves, enabling scientists to keep track of an animal's territory, feeding habits, and social behavior.


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