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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Wildlife

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
to breed
[Verbo]

to make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings

criar

criar

Ex: Conservationists work to breed endangered species in captivity to bolster their populations in the wild .Los conservacionistas trabajan para **criar** especies en peligro de extinción en cautiverio para fortalecer sus poblaciones en la naturaleza.
wildlife
[Sustantivo]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

fauna

fauna

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.El gobierno ha promulgado leyes para proteger la **fauna** local.
endangered
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

en peligro de extinción

en peligro de extinción

Ex: Climate change poses a significant threat to many endangered species by altering their habitats and food sources.El cambio climático representa una amenaza significativa para muchas especies **en peligro** al alterar sus hábitats y fuentes de alimento.
feather
[Sustantivo]

any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird

pluma

pluma

Ex: The Native American headdress was adorned with colorful eagle feathers, symbolizing courage and honor .El tocado de los nativos americanos estaba adornado con **plumas** de águila coloridas, simbolizando coraje y honor.
fur
[Sustantivo]

the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals such as cats, dogs, etc.

pelo, pelaje

pelo, pelaje

Ex: The fox 's fur gleamed under the sunlight as it darted through the forest .El **pelaje** del zorro brillaba bajo la luz del sol mientras se movía rápidamente por el bosque.
parrot
[Sustantivo]

a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

loro

loro

Ex: He bought a talking parrot that could repeat basic phrases .Compró un **loro** parlante que podía repetir frases básicas.
paw
[Sustantivo]

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

pata

pata

Ex: The fox carefully placed its injured paw on the ground as it limped through the forest .El zorro colocó cuidadosamente su **pata** herida en el suelo mientras cojeaba por el bosque.
polar bear
[Sustantivo]

a large white bear which lives in the North Pole and is well-adapted to its icy environment

oso polar

oso polar

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to protect polar bear populations and ensure their survival in the face of environmental challenges .Se están llevando a cabo esfuerzos de conservación para proteger las poblaciones de **osos polares** y garantizar su supervivencia frente a los desafíos ambientales.
species
[Sustantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

especie

especie

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .La mariposa monarca es una **especie** de mariposa que migra miles de millas cada año.
tail
[Sustantivo]

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

cola

cola

Ex: The peacock proudly displays its colorful tail feathers.El pavo real muestra con orgullo sus plumas coloridas de **cola**.
conservation
[Sustantivo]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservación

conservación

Ex: Many organizations focus on wildlife conservation to prevent species from becoming extinct .Muchas organizaciones se centran en la **conservación** de la vida silvestre para evitar que las especies se extingan.
hibernation
[Sustantivo]

a dormant state in animals, characterized by lowered body temperature and metabolic activity, often during winter to conserve energy

hibernación, letargo invernal

hibernación, letargo invernal

Ex: Hibernation is a vital adaptation for some insects , like ladybugs , enabling them to survive harsh weather conditions .La **hibernación** es una adaptación vital para algunos insectos, como las mariquitas, permitiéndoles sobrevivir a condiciones climáticas adversas.

to keep something from change or harm

conservar

conservar

Ex: The city implemented measures to conserve its green spaces .La ciudad implementó medidas para **conservar** sus espacios verdes.
peacock
[Sustantivo]

a male bird with a large shiny colorful tail having eyelike patterns that can be raised for display

pavo real

pavo real

Ex: The peacock preened its feathers meticulously , ensuring they remained vibrant and lustrous for courtship displays .El **pavo real** se acicaló meticulosamente sus plumas, asegurándose de que permanecieran vibrantes y lustrosas para los despliegues de cortejo.
Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
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