[英语学习]Wild Animal Protection动物保护-附讲词.pptVIP

以下为讲词 Today, I want to talk about Wild Animal Protection. Wild animals are animals living in a natural, undomesticated state. But the increasingly activities of human being have caused a large numbers of animals to become endangered. Let’s see some pictures of wild animals in Asian: Arctic Fox, Frog, Leopard, Dolphins, Fur Seal, Giant Panda, Orangutan, Sea Otter, Peregrine Falcon, Rhinoceros, Tortoise, and Killer Whale. What are the causes of animals becoming endangered? One of the most significant causes of endangered animals is habitat loss. While habitat may be lost due to natural forces (climate shifts, geologic changes), much of the habitat lost today is due to human activity. Another reason is invasive species. Many species arriving in a new ecosystem are ill-adapted and quickly die off. However, some species are able to invade and exploit the ecosystem to become the new owner. Overexploitation is also a cause, overfishing a particular fish species will directly endanger a kind of fish. But other living creatures within the ecosystem may also be harmed (or benefitted) by the overexploitation of a particular species. And the fourth is the disease. The spread of domesticated animals has also spread the diseases associated with them to new areas of the world. In some cases, the diseases infected native populations which had little resistance to the invading pathogen. These diseases may reach epidemic levels, or even kill them off. Pollution in many forms has endangered many animals too. Pesticides and other chemicals introduced to an ecosystem may significantly harm untargeted species. For example, DDT used to fight mosquitoes was eventually linked to declines in the reproductive rates of birds. So, what can we do to protect endangered animals? Step one: find out what animals living near you are listed on the endangered species list. Spend some time learning about the animals and what their preferred habitat is. Step two: contribute to nature reserves and oth