Mountain Pygmy Owl
By Jake Kerdeman and Miranda Baum
summary of chaper 5 pages 35-36
Glossary
Poisons- a substance that though its chemical reation Noun
Predators- a predatory person or animal Noun
Suffer- to undergo something painful or unpleasent Verb
Defend- to guard from harm Verb
Territories- the land and waters under the jurisdiction of a ruler Noun
Wilderness- an uncultivated region Noun
Trapping- to catch an animal with a device that shuts tightly when stepped on Verb
Shooting- to wound, kill, or damage with a missile discharge froma weapon Verb
Electrocuted- to kill by electricity Verb
Dieldrin- poisonous solid used as an insecticide, manufacture and use as been discountined in the USA Noun
DDT- water-insoluble solid used as an insecticide, and dand from use Noun
Clear Cutting- section of forest were all trees have been cut down Adjective
Endangered- threatend with extinction Adjective
Species- individuals having some common qualities Noun