视听阅读第一册UNIT2GiantCaveCrocs资料.ppt

Outline Background Madagascar Ankarana Reserve South Africa Ankarana Reserve Madagascar Madagascar, or Republic of Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. The main island, also called Madagascar, is the fourth-largest island in the world. Ankarana Reserve Ankarana, a special nature reserve, is located near the northern tip of Madagascar. There are numerous caves, canyons, and underground rivers there, some of which are homes to crocodiles. Ankarana is a beautiful world with isolated patches of forest, which is always green and are rich in species. What do you know about Crocodiles? bodies length jaw and tails overpowering and eating Valuable skin What do you know about Crocodiles? long and powerful bodies 20 feet (6 meters) in length strong jaw and huge tails Capable of overpowering and eating larges mammals even occasionally humans Valuable skin Crocodile Crocodile is the common name used for 14 species of large reptiles with a long body and strong jaws. The crocodiles mainly inhabit the tropical regions of the world. They live both saltwater and freshwater environments. Crocodiles eat all kinds of food, including fish, other reptiles, birds and mammals. Crocodile taking a rest Crocodile eating fish Nile crocodile One of the crocodiles species found in Africa Inhabits the Southern part of the Sahara desert throughout much of tropical and southern Africa and Madagascar Dark bronze in color Black spots on the back Dirty purple belly Life span: 70—100 years amphibious adj. cave n herpetologist n reptile n species n 水陆两栖的 洞穴 爬行动物专家 爬行动物 物种 （可数名词，单复数同形） Warming up Ⅱ dinosaur n capture v expedition n tissue sample geneticist n 恐龙 捕获；俘虏 探险；远征 组织细胞样品 遗传学家 Recognize the three characters and describe their jobs. Get a main idea of this part. Oral work Key to Part Ⅰ Watch part Ⅰ C b A c B a Watch again crocodiles caves team three expedition  Useful words