Glossary.
(Fundación Rewilding Chile, 2020)
Hippocamelus bisulcus
Hippocamelus bisculcus is commonly known as the Patagonian Huemul, an endangered mammal residing the Andes Mountian Range.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the variety of life in an ecosystem or on Earth.
Endangered Species
An endangered species is a species at serious risk of extinction.
Habitat Fragmentation
Habitat fragmentation occurs when parts of a habitat are destroyed, creating smaller separated areas.
Subpopulation
A subpopulation is a subset of a larger population.
Primary Consumer
Primary consumers are herbivores that only eat primary producers.
Species Diversity
Species diversity is the number of species within a community.
Chilean Coat of Arms
The Chilean Coat of Arms is a national symbol of Chile, with symbolic imagery representing prideful components of the country.
Species Evenness
Species evenness is the distribution of a species in a given area.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is the repair of ecosystems and their services in order to improve ecosystem health.
Ecotourism
Tourism intending to support conservation efforts is called ecotourism.
Conservation
Conservation is the protection of the Earth in order to prevent in from collapsing due to human activity.
Winter Range
Habitat migrated to by the Huemul during winter months to better support their needs and habits is called a winter range.
Invasive Species
Invasive species are introduced non-native organisms that negatively impacts native species.
Tundra
Tundra are treeless regions that contain permafrost, or a permanently frozen subsoil.
Habitat Destruction
When an outside force alters a habitat to be unable to support its native species.
Deforestation
Deforestation is the harmful act of clearing large volumes of trees for industrial benefit.
Climate Change
Climate Change is the severely destructive change in global climate patterns due to harmful human activity.