Definition

The preservation and protection of animal and plant life and their habitats, particularly for endangered wildlife to prevent extinction. Wildlife conservation can include tackling illegal trade.

Further reading
Conservation - National Geographic [website]
Understanding Conservation - National Wildlife Foundation (NWF) [website]
Wildlife Conservation - World Wildlife Fund (WWF) [website]
Related

conservation biology; conservation of nature; conserving; endangerment; extinction; environmental conservation; environmental protection; environmental stewardship; forest conservation; nature conservation; planetary stewardship; rewilding; wetland conservation; wildlife conservation

See also
Biodiversity
Defaunation
Deforestation
Mass extinction
Stewardship
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Drafted by
Chris Graham
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TBC