Connotation refers to the ideas, feelings or thoughts that a word suggests apart from its literal or primary meaning. Besides,<u> the verb </u><u><em>strive </em></u><u>means to achieve or acquire something with great effort</u>. As a result, the sentence given claims that humans fought, struggled and did their utmost to save George's subspecies from becoming extinct.
Understanding more about both the company you hope to work for and its competitors will help you appear competent and well prepared for the interview. It will also assist you in preparing good questions to ask of the interviewer if you are given the chance to do so.