Lure of the wild leads student to combine conservation with veterinary science

Conservation biology is a scientific field that focuses on the preservation of biodiversity in order to protect ecosystems while meeting the needs of the human population. Humans require properly functioning ecosystems to maintain our supply of natural resources, including food, medicines, and building materials.

ConservationConservation is the careful use and protection of natural resources to make sure they last for future generations. This includes saving water, protecting forests, reducing pollution, and using energy wisely. Earth provides us with the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the materials we use every day. But if we use these resources too quickly or carelessly, they can become damaged or disappear. Conservation helps us live in balance with nature by making smart choices and...

Small population sizes put a species at extreme risk of extinction due to a lack of variation, and a consequent decrease in adaptability. This weakens the chances of survival under pressures such as climate change, competition from other species, or new diseases. Large populations are more likely to survive pressures such as these, as such populations are more likely to harbor individuals that have genetic variants that are adaptive under new stresses. Small populations are much less...

Conservation of declining population focuses on ways of detecting, diagnosing, and halting a population decline. The approach uses methods to prevent populations from going extinct.

Human civilization relies on biodiversity in many ways. Sudden changes in species biodiversity result in environmental changes that can modify weather patterns and therefore human civilizations.

Conservation of MassThe Law of Conservation of Mass states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction; it only changes form. The total mass of substances before a reaction is always equal to the total mass after the reaction. Scientists use this principle to study chemical reactions, balance equations, and develop sustainable processes.Science and Engineering Practices (SEP): Analyzing and Interpreting DataScientists analyze data to determine if mass is conserved during...