Endangered species

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Endangered species - a species whose numbers are so small that the species is at risk of extinction.

Complete the sentences
An endangered species is…
Many countries have laws offering…
The conservation status of a species is…
Many factors are taken into account when…

Why is the protection of animals important?
What different factors threaten their existence?
What endangered species of animals do you know?
Do you think endangered species of animals should be bred up in captivity or live in the wild?
Do you think zoos are good and useful places, or prisons for animals?
What are the most popular pets nowadays?
Are there organizations which try to save the animals for future?
What is the law which protects animals?

Carolina Parakeet

Mother Nature’s Son

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a sea lion
a panda
a kiwi
a polar bear

an African elephant
a giant turtle
a kangaroo
a sea cow

Which of these animals would you most like to save?

Project Work
PICTURE OF THE
ANIMAL
description
habitat
food
causes of extinction

Air, water and soil pollution, littering, destruction of woods! The people are terribly worried. The animals are extincting. They are in danger. Let’s save and protect __________ ______!
endangered species

Hometask
Ex. 8, p. 77 SB
Ex. 3, p. 38 WB

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