ENCYCLOPEDIC ENTRY
ENCYCLOPEDIC ENTRY
Preservation
Preservation
Preservation and conservation are both processes that protect the environment, but their approaches are somewhat different. The goal of preservation is to protect the environment from the harmful effects of human activity.
Grades
9 - 12
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Biology, Ecology, Earth Science, Climatology, Geography, Human Geography
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Buffalo and Crane
Wildlife and land preservation efforts help protect diverse wildlife populations such as this Asian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and grey heron (Ardea cinrea) in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.
Photograph by Cezary Wojtkowski
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Last Updated
May 9, 2024
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