1 Protect endangered species
Extinction - n. ⇔ Extinct adj.
Face extinction ⇔ Become extinct
The polar bear could become extinct because of climate change.
2 The illegal trade in ivory and rhino horns
The trade of
Britain has taken a lead in the fight against the illegal trade in rhino horns.
(Tigers) are hunted for their skins/ meat/ fur/ horns
Tigers are hunted for their skins and bones.
Fur coats
Whaling and sealing
Illegal wildlife products
The London conference is aimed at reducing the demand for illegal wildlife products.
Contrast:
(Government) Combat poaching
3 Protect natural habitats
Human activities
Cause climate change
Polar bears
Global warming
Cause the polar ice caps to melt
Oil spill
Threaten marine life
Log forests
Cut down large numbers of trees
4 Damage the ecosystem
Disrupt food chains
Threaten the food sources of wild animals
Reduce biodiversity
5 Create more nature reserves
Create more wildlife reserves
Research on how the new species use these nature reserves is going on.
Are interesting and educational
Help people learn about wildlife
(Wildlife) can roam, fly or swim freely
6 Man-made habitat/ artificial habitat
Example: zoos
(Animals) Are kept in cages
Lose their freedom
Feel lonely and frustrated
Change their habits
Irresponsible zookeepers
Contrast:
(Zoos) help to protect endangered species
Are interesting and educational
Help children learn about wild animals
7 Animal testing
Animal experimentation
Laboratory animals
Are kept in cages
Cause suffering to them
Is morally wrong
(Animal rights) should be respected
Contrast:
Animal rights groups
Minimize their suffering
Reliable alternatives
Medical research
Medical discoveries
Develop new medicines and vaccines
Pharmaceutical companies
Test the safety of new medicines
8 (Pets) Make good companions
Are good for people's emotional health
Help people relieve stress
Ease loneliness
Make children more responsible
Guard dogs
Responsible pet owners
Stray animals
Spread diseases
Pet waste
