Задание

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Themes:* a big panda

  • a gharial crocodile
  • a Siberian tiger
  • a black bear
  • a whale shark
  • a white rhino
  1. A) [a big panda|a gharial crocodile|a Siberian tiger|a black bear|a whale shark|a white rhino]

In the wild, this animal has barely got enemies besides humans. Its horn is a very expensive product on the black market, it is used both for decorative and medicinal purposes. The last male individual of this species died in 2018. There are only two female individuals left on Earth.
2. B) [a big panda|a gharial crocodile|a Siberian tiger|a black bear|a whale shark|a white rhino]

There is no exact data on the number of these animals that live in the wild. Some researchers report that there are only about 1,000 individuals left. The main threat to the existence of this species is commercial fishing. Every year, the number of these animals in the world is reduced by 5% - 6%.
3. C) [a big panda|a gharial crocodile|a Siberian tiger|a black bear|a whale shark|a white rhino]

The main threat to the existence of these animals has always been poaching. The bones of these animals cost a fortune in the Chinese black market, and their striped skin is a welcome trophy. It is estimated that from 431 to 529 individuals of this species live in the wild nowadays.
4. D) [a big panda|a gharial crocodile|a Siberian tiger|a black bear|a whale shark|a white rhino]

The total number of these animals, living in India, is only 235 individuals. They live mainly in rivers and eat fish. Their population is dramatically decreasing because of hunting for traditional medicine and the changes to their freshwater habitats.
5. E) [a big panda|a gharial crocodile|a Siberian tiger|a black bear|a whale shark|a white rhino]

At present, this species can only be found on some mountain ranges in central China. Scientists have estimated that there are only about 1,600 individuals left on Earth. The decrease of the species happens mainly as a result of human activities and deforestation. In addition, the animals have a low birth rate.