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Definitions in the Field: Conservation

Definitions in the Field: Conservation

For National Geographic Explorer Mateus Mutemba, "conservation" is one of the most important words in his vocabulary. In Mozambique, Africa, Mateus explains how he's protecting animals, plants, and the entire ecosystem of Gorongosa National Park.

Grades

5 - 8

Subjects

Conservation

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Transcript (English)

- Hi, my name is Mateus Mutemba. I'm a National Geographic Explorer and game warden of Gorongosa National Park in Africa. As warden, I help to protect the park and all the living things here through conservation. Conservation is the careful use and protection of natural resources, such as water, plants, and animals. Through conservation, we care for the world we live in so that the things we need to survive will be around for the future.

Transcripción (Español)

- Hola, mi nombre es Mateus Mutemba. Soy un Explorador de National Geographic y guardaparques del Parque Nacional Gorongosa en África. Como guardaparques, ayudo a proteger el parque y todos los seres vivos aquí a través de la conservación. La conservación es el uso y protección cuidadosa de los recursos naturales, como el agua, las plantas y los animales. Con la conservación, cuidamos el mundo en el que vivimos para que las cosas que necesitamos para sobrevivir estén disponibles en el futuro.

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Produced by
Red Rock Films
Supervising Producer
Mary Stephens, National Geographic Society
Executive Producer
Vanessa Serrao
Researcher
Ashley Holmes, National Geographic Society
Director
Tyson Brown, National Geographic Society
Author
National Geographic Society
Production Managers
Gina Borgia, National Geographic Society
Jeanna Sullivan, National Geographic Society
Associate Producer
Sam Sheline
Program Specialists
Sarah Appleton, National Geographic Society, National Geographic Society
Margot Willis, National Geographic Society
other
Last Updated

May 22, 2025

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