Noun
environment where an organism lives throughout the year or for shorter periods of time.
poach
Verb
to hunt, trap, or fish illegally.
refuge
Noun
public land set aside to protect native wildlife.
sanctuary
Noun
protected area where wildlife can live and breed without threat from hunting.
Noun
native, geographic area in which an organism can be found. Range also refers to the geographic distribution of a particular species.
stronghold
Noun
a place of security or survival
wildlife reserve
Noun
area set aside and protected by the government or other organization to maintain wildlife habitat. Also called a nature preserve.