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4. Look at the animal in the pictures, then talk about them. Mention their habitat, what they eat and what they are threatened by.

eg. Polar bears live in the Arctic. They eat seals and fish. People hunt them for their thick fur.

5. Talk about how the following affect animals and the environment.

pesticides pollution urban expansion agricultural growth poachers

eg. Pesticides are very dangerous to all animals and even to ourselves. The pesticide first kills insects which damage food. Often, however, the insects are eaten by other animals like birds and the poison can kill them. Next, carrion eaters like foxes or vultures eat the dead bird and can also be poisoned.

6. Discuss the threats to the survival of elephants in the wild. Some examples are shown in the picture but you may discuss others. Decide which you think are the most and least important. Discuss what steps can be taken to help save the elephants.

7. Discuss in pairs topics related to the theme.

  • Do you think animals should be protected in their natural habitat? Why?

  • Would you be willing to pay extra taxes to keep wildlife alive?

  • Do you know of any endangered species?

  • Why are they threatened?

  1. Animals in captivity

1. Match the animals with the pictures. How many of these live freely in your country? Which of these can be kept in captivity? How?

2. Fill in the gaps with one of the words from the list below.

poachers extinct mating habitats breeding

  1. It is important for animals to have a place to reproduce safely in the…………..season.

  2. ………………..grounds are becoming threatened by urban expansion which destroys the animals’ freedom to reproduce.

  3. Many animals’ natural……………….are destroyed when the rainforests are cut down.

  4. As there is an international market for animal products such as animal skins or horns, a lot of animals are killed by…………………… .

  5. The dodo became……………………because it was overhunted.

3. Look at the table below. Then with your partner discuss the problems animals’ face, their consequences and means of prevention using the expressions below.

Problem

Consequence

Means of Prevention

  • Expansion of towns

  • Destruction of rainforests

  • Hunting of animals for their skin

  • Pollution of the environment

  • Animals’ breeding grounds are disturbed

  • Animals’ natural habitats are destroyed

  • Animal numbers decrease

  • Animals may get poisoned

  • Establish national parks( to stop development)

  • Encourage land reforestation

  • Re-educate people to stop demand for animal products

  • Introduce stricter rules for factories

  • Useful expressions

One of the problems is…, What could be done is…, Maybe people should…, Consequently…, As a result…, This could be dealt with by…,

eg. SA: One of the problems is that towns are expanding.

SB: That’s right. Consequently, animals’ breeding grounds are disturbed.