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C Skills
Reading
Mexico that cares for
1 You are going to read some information about an organisation in
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endangered feline animals. Before you read the text, match the i

a Oncilla i b Ocelot iv

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c Jaguar iii d Black panther ii

i One of the smallest cat species in the Americas, about 2.5 kg. These small- built and
small- boned cats have a narrow head and white line above the eyes like make - up.
ii The name of any big cat with a black coat. These are mostly found as leopards in AS'2
and Africa, and jaguars in South America .
iii These are the largest felines in the Americas and live mostly in rainforests.
iv Twice the size of a house cat. They are mainly nocturnal
and hunt rabbits, fish , frogs. £

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2 Look at the information about the organisation ', mission ' Mf ' r r i ' Tif arid match th'* headings in
A with the information in f3.
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a Rescue i To work with the authorities to keep changing laws in order

b Raise awareness
c Mexican government
d Endangered bird
to protect all species of animals.
ii As with our avian project , we aim to release the animals info
the wild with the help of our supporters and the government.
iii We aim to save many animals in need from sad
circumstances, like circuses, captivity and pets.
iv To educate people worldwide about these animals and to
learn to love and respect them and their environments.

3 Now read the text in more detail and answer the questions below.

About Us
The Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation is a non-profit organisation and it is about changing people s attitudes and
perceptions about all animals. It is rooted in the belief that education can start a revolution; a revolution about love and
respect for all living beings.

Who Are We?

The Foundation was inspired by a single unexpected act of love, and a whole lot of trust and magic.
Eduardo Serio, a Mexican- born businessman who was residing in Los Angeles, went on a business trip to Mexico, in
2013. While there, he received a call from his cousin, an animal expert with over 25 years of experience, who shared
his frustration that a pet store was selling a baby Black Jaguar with the purpose of having it pose for photographs
against its will and then using the money earned as a source of income.
Eduardo jumped at this opportunity and rescued Cielo from a life of captivity, leaving his whole life in L.A. behind.
That single event gave birth to what today is The Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation .
Currently, with the help of devoted friends and millions of loyal followers around the world , the Foundation has
rescued and cares for over 210 (and counting) big felines and more from an unhappy life in circuses, zoos and
breeders, both legal and illegal. The Foundation has also rescued more than 20 street dogs.
The Foundation also has a project with the Mexican Government to reproduce, reintroduce and repopulate
endangered species of birds, endemic to Mexico, into their natural habitat.
Their Mission has four main purposes:
1 To rescue many animals in need from sad circumstances such as circuses, breeding facilities and from people that
have them as pets, providing them with a home, the best food and medical care available and a life of dignity and
love for the rest of their lives.
2 To raise awareness worldwide through pictures, videos, using social media platforms and by giving conferences.
To make the millions of people that follow them , fall in love with the rescued animals, so that as a consequence
they learn to fall in love with their planet.
3 To continue working hand in hand with the Mexican Government , to keep changing laws in order to protect all
species of animals in Mexico and inspire all countries around the world to join in .
4 As with the endangered bird project ( reproduction and reintroduction into the wild ), to work with the Mexican
Government to start the same programme with feline species native to Mexico, like Jaguars, Ocelots and Oncillas.
There is the belief that in a couple of years , with all the support and awareness being raised , that the lost lion , tig r
and leopard habitats in Africa and Asia will be regained , and perhaps help increase the numbers of these species
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Philosophy
To eventually release the animals, that have been cared for, into the wild from where they came and this option
will impact upon our breeding programme . We have found that since the animals were born and curientlv Ii \ e
in captivity, they are happier in larger groups, regardless of the species. So there are prides that go from three
individuals up to sixteen , and certain groups have members of different species but they nonetheless love and respt.
each other and live together harmoniously and it is this balance that we do not want to threaten .
Adapted from: blackjaguanvhitetiger.org

a What is the aim of The Black Jaguar- White Tiger Foundation?

to change people's attitudes and perceptions about animals

b Where was Eduardo when his cousin contacted him?

on a business trip to Mexico
c Where are animals rescued from? Give three details .
circuses
zoos
homes (breeders)

d Other than felines, which othertypes of animal are helped?

birds and dogs

e What does the Foundation eventually hope to do with all the animals? Give fourdeia £
reproduce reintroduce the animals into the wild.
make people fall in love with them
repopulate areas

f What does the Mexican Government want to motivate other countries to do?
to change laws to protect local species

g What is the hope forthe homes of felines in Africa and Asia?

they will be regained

h Under what circumstances will rescued animals be allowed to breed ?

if they can be released into the wild

i What is the result of many animals living together?

they live together whatever the breed
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4 Write answers for these questions:

a Do you like or dislike the Foundation described above? Why?

b Would you contribute money to the Foundation? If yes, why? If not , why not ?

c Should people contribute money to foundations like this? Why/ why not ?

D Writing
Imagine thatyou won a school competition and have spent two days at the headquarters of
The Black Jaguar- White Tiger Foundation. All your travel and hotel expenses were paid for.
Here are two comments from people you met during your visit
‘Our daily work includes rescuing animals from many different difficult situations’
' We need a revolution to help people understand how to love and respect all living things’

Write a review ofyourvisit explaining whatyou learned, and how you plan to pass on your
experiences to your family and friends.
Your review should be between 150 and 200 words long.
The comments above may give you some ideas, and you can also use some ideas of your own .
You will receive up to 8 marks for the content of your review, and up to 8 marks for the language
used.