Endangered Animals

Do you think animals have feelings? Why or why not?

What comes to your mind when you hear the term ‘animal rights?
What rights do animals have?
ENDANGERED SPECIES - GATUNKI ZAGROŻONE
EXTINCTION - WYGINIĘCIE
CONSERVATION - OCHRONA
WILDLIFE PROTECTION - OCHRONA DZIKIEJ PRZYRODY
HABITAT LOSS - UTRATA ŚRODOWISKA NATURALNEGO
DEFORESTATION - WYCINANIE LASÓW
POACHING - KŁUSOWNICTWO
PROTECTED AREAS - OBSZARY CHRONIONE
BIODIVERSITY - BIORÓŻNORODNOŚĆ
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES - ZRÓWNOWAŻONE PRAKTYKI
ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE - NIELEGALNY HANDEL DZIKIMI ZWIERZĘTAMI
ENDEMIC SPECIES - GATUNKI ENDEMICZNE
INVASIVE SPECIES - GATUNKI INWAZYJNE
HABITAT PRESERVATION - ZACHOWANIE ŚRODOWISKA NATURALNEGO
CAPTIVE BREEDING - ROZRÓD W NIEWOLI
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - REZERWAT PRZYRODY
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT - WPŁYW ZMIAN KLIMATYCZNYCH
HUNTING REGULATIONS - PRZEPISY DOTYCZĄCE POLOWAŃ

Complete the sentences using the glossary above:

1. ___ is the effort to protect and preserve the natural world, including its ecosystems, species, and
habitats.
2. The main goal of conservation is to prevent the ___ of species and maintain ___ within ecosystems.
3. ___ is the act of killing or capturing wild animals, causing a serious threat to many species.
4. ___ refers to the removal of trees from forests, leading to the loss of habitats for numerous wildlife
species.
5. ___ involves the illegal buying, selling, and trading of live animals, body parts, or products made from
endangered species.
6. ___ are designated regions where certain activities are restricted to ensure the well-being of the
flora and fauna living there.
7. ___, such as laws and regulations, are essential tools for managing the sustainable use of wildlife
resources.
8. ___ is the term used to describe the variety of life on Earth, including the variety within species,
between species, and of ecosystems.
9. ___ occurs when a species is found only in a specific geographic area and nowhere else in the world.
10. ___ are species that are not native to a particular ecosystem and can cause harm to the
environment, economy, or human health.
11. ___ focuses on using resources in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
12. ___ involves the controlled breeding of wild animals in captivity, often with the aim of reintroducing
them into their natural habitats.
13. ___ refers to the gradual reduction and eventual loss of a species' natural habitat.
14. ___ aims to safeguard natural areas to ensure the survival of species and the maintenance of
ecological processes.
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1. What animals are particularly at risk of extinction?

2. Why aren't local communities interested in protecting animals?
3. Would you join an animal rights group?
4. What can we do to make sure animals' rights are respected?

Answer the questions:

1. In today's world, how are animals suffering?
2. Have you ever seen an animal being mistreated? What happened?
3. What rights do humans have that animals should also have?
4. Does animal rights include rights for fish, birds and insects?
5. How are animal rights viewed in your country?
6. Should there be stricter laws about animal cruelty? Why or why not?
7. Which of the following statements do you agree with more? (a) Human lives are more valuable
than animal lives, or (b) all life is precious.
8. Is keeping a pet going against animal rights? What do you think about people who keep exotic
animals as pets?
9. What do you think of testing cosmetics on animals? What about medicines?
10. Should horse racing be banned?
11. What bad things might happen to animals in circuses?
12. How happy do you think animals are in zoos?
13. What do you think is the biggest threat to animal habitats?
14. How bad is it that many species are becoming extinct?