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wild animals we would never get to see (otherwise) other than on TV. In addition, I think that
scientists and zoo staff do some research on the animals in order to learn more about the species
and to protect them from extinction. In China pandas now mostly live in zoos because they have to
be protected from poachers (= hunters) and from the expansion of farming in forest areas. On the
other hand, people often complain that the cages are too small, and that animals seem to lose their
wild instincts in the zoo. I went to the zoo a couple of years ago, and a lot of animals looked sad,
almost depressed.
2. How do people in your country feel about wild animals?
I think that people now realize that wild animals should be protected. In addition, we are
always fascinated by animals like tigers, lions and bears. They represent Mother Nature's beauty.
In the last few years, we have heard a lot about the panda, which is now our national symbol, as
well as the Tibetan antelope. We often connect these wild animals to beliefs and legends too.
3. Why could some wild animals become extinct?
Animals became extinct because of hunting, pollution, and the destruction of the places
where they live. Some animals are killed by hunters (= poachers) who want to sell their skins or
their tusks, as is the case with elephants and rhinos, for example. In Brazil and many other
countries, deforestation causes the displacement of animals. If the animals can't find food for
themselves, they will die out.
4. Should extinction be dealt with nationally or globally?
There should be some international laws to protect wild animals. I think that the situation is
better now than it was 30 or 40 years ago, but last week I still saw some terrible images of
Japanese fishermen hunting for whales. It seems highly immoral, and so brutal (= cruel).
Countries should share the responsibility of safeguarding animals that represent our world's
natural heritage.
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