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Conservation Issues

Conservation Issues

Conservation issues are a growing concern for most scientists. As humans continue to consume natural resources, many organisms are headed for extinction. Conservation issues include the protection of trees, animals and wetlands. See more »

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Conservationists

Conservationists

Conservationists are devoted to the conservation of plant and animal life on Earth. By conserving natural resources, conservationists hope to protect the supply of food and energy resources. See more »

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Naturalists

Naturalists

Naturalists are biologists who are very knowledgeable about the history and evolution of nature. Naturalists believe that the world can be explained in scientific terms and that understanding nature is the key to understanding life.  See more »

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