大二Book 4 Unit 3 The grizzly.ppt

Unit 3 The Grizzly Preview Questions 1. How much do you know about the grizzly? This large animal reaches weights of 300-1500 pounds. The coat color ranges from shades of blond, brown, black or a combination of these; the long outer guard hairs are often tipped with white or silver giving it a grizzled appearance hence the name. The grizzly has a large hump over the shoulders which is a muscle mass used to power the forelimbs in digging. The head is large and round with a concave facial profile. In spite of their mass size this bear runs at a speed of up to 35 mph. 2.The grizzly is an endangered species. Why do you think we need to save any species from extinction? With the distinction of one species, the world in which we live would become less interesting and colorful and that we should try to save any species we have in the world. There are many other benefits: the benefits of natural diversity, environmental monitor, contribution to medicine. The benefits of natural diversity All living things are part of a complex, delicately balanced network called the biosphere. The removal of a single species within an ecosystem can set off a chain reaction affecting many other species. Environmental monitor: Many individual species are uniquely important as indicators of environmental quality. Many species can alert us to the effects of some contaminants before more damage is done. Contribution to medicine: At least a quarter of all prescriptions written annually in the United States contain chemicals discovered in plants and animals. If these organisms had been destroyed before their chemistries were known, their secrets would have died with them. What would be on your mind if you found yourself face to face with an immense grizzly? We might be too frightened to think about anything and will simply put ourselves at the mercy of fate. Others may say they would pluck up their courage and think out a way to escape. Stand still or run away or fire at the ani