species – n. a group of similar living organisms
rifle – n. a gun, especially one fired from shoulder level
warden – n. someone responsible for a place or thing
lockdown – n. enforcement of restricted movement as a security measure
advantage – n. a kind of gain or profit
brink - n. the edge at the top of a steep cliff — usually used to describe a point that is very close to an event thought to be very bad or (less commonly) very good
resource – n. a supply of money, materials, or other things
spike – n. a sudden increase in something
patrol – n. an effort to keep watch over an area, especially by guards or police
bushmeat – n. the meat of wild animals