Conservation Biology
Biodiversity hotspot
A biodiversity hotspot is a conservation-prioritization concept denoting terrestrial regions with exceptional concentrations of endemic plant species that have experienced extensive habitat loss. First proposed by Norman Myers in 1988 and formalized in 2000, the framework guides funding and planning by identifying 36 global areas that together hold a large share of Earth’s endemic plants and terrestrial vertebrates within a small fraction of land area.
Extinction of Wild Horses
The extinction of wild horses refers to the disappearance of truly wild equine species, notably the tarpan and the near-extinction of Przewalski's horse, due to factors such as overhunting, habitat loss, and competition with human activities.
Ornithology
Ornithology is a branch of zoology dedicated to the study of birds, encompassing their classification, physiology, behavior, ecology, and conservation. This field has significantly contributed to broader biological concepts, including evolution and ecology.