arroyonounstream
The stream crosses the forest.
biodiversidadnounbiodiversity
The forest's biodiversity is enormous.
conservarverbto conserve
Keep the fruit in the fridge.
contaminaciónnounpollution
Air pollution is worrying.
contaminarverbto pollute
The factories pollute the river.
deforestaciónnoundeforestation
Deforestation affects the climate.
depredadornounpredator
The wolf is a predator of the forest.
depredadoradjpredatory
It's a bird of prey.
deshielonounthaw / ice melt
The thaw affects polar bears.
ecosistemanounecosystem
Deforestation destroys the ecosystem.
efecto invernaderonoungreenhouse effect
The greenhouse effect traps heat.
en peligroadjendangered
The Iberian lynx is endangered.
endémicoadjendemic
It's a plant endemic to the Canary Islands.
energía renovablenounrenewable energy
We're committed to renewable energy.
erupciónnouneruption
The volcano's eruption was spectacular.
escarpadoadjsteep
The path is steep.
especienounspecies
It's a protected species.
extinciónnounextinction
Many species are in danger of extinction.
extinguirseverbto go extinct
If we don't act, the species will go extinct.
frondosoadjleafy
It's a leafy forest.
hábitatnounhabitat
The forest is its natural habitat.
herbívoroadjherbivorous
The cow is a herbivorous animal.
manadanounherd
A herd of deer passed by.
migraciónnounmigration
The birds begin their migration in autumn.
migratorioadjmigratory
Migratory birds fly south.
presanounprey
The wolf chases its prey.
preservarverbto preserve
We're preserving the ecosystem.
protegidoadjprotected
It's a building protected for its historical value.
reciclajenounrecycling
Recycling helps the environment.
reciclarverbto recycle
I recycle plastic and cardboard.
reforestarverbto reforest
There's a plan to reforest the area.
sostenibleadjsustainable
They promote sustainable tourism.
talarverbto fell
They cut down many trees for the road.
terremotonounearthquake
An earthquake shook the coast.
tsunaminountsunami
The tsunami destroyed entire towns.
