extinction – n. the state or situation that results when something, such as a plant or animal species, has died out completely

mammal – n. an animal that feeds its babies on milk from its body

pouch – n. a pocket of skin on the stomachs of some female animals (such as kangaroos and koalas) that is used to carry young

conservation – n. the protection of plants and animals and natural areas

refuge – n. a place that provides protection or shelter

surreal – adj. very strange or unusual

insurance – n. a guarantee against something happening

scavenge – v. the feeding by wild animals on the flesh of dead decaying animals

adapt – v. to change in order to fit in with different conditions or new environments