| A | B |
|---|
| abundant | to be plentiful |
| aviary | a house or large cage for birds |
| binoculars | a double telescope for both eyes, used to magnify distant objects |
| colossal | huge; gigantic |
| confine | to keep within limits |
| conservationist | one who works toward the preserving of natural resources |
| cypress | a cone-bearing evergreen tree |
| dislodge | to move or force out of position |
| envelop | to wrap up or cover completely |
| ferocious | cruel; fierce |
| forestry | the science of planting and taking care of forests |
| hardy | strong; able to withstand harsh conditions |
| indigenous | of a species originally living in a region rather than being brought in from outside the region |
| innocuous | causing no harm |
| instinct | a natural feeling or knowledge |
| lair | the den or resting place of a wild animal |
| lessen | to make less; decrease |
| persistent | refusing to give up |
| swampy | like soft wet land |
| vegetation | plant life |
