Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Wildlife

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to breed

[Verbo]

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

allevare

Ex: Conservationists work to breed endangered species in captivity to bolster their populations in the wild .I conservazionisti lavorano per **allevare** specie in pericolo in cattività per rafforzare le loro popolazioni in natura.

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wildlife

[sostantivo]

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

fauna

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.Il governo ha emanato leggi per proteggere la **fauna selvatica** locale.

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endangered

[aggettivo]

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

in via di estinzione

Ex: Climate change poses a significant threat to many endangered species by altering their habitats and food sources.Il cambiamento climatico rappresenta una minaccia significativa per molte specie **a rischio** alterando i loro habitat e le fonti di cibo.

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feather

[sostantivo]

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

piuma

Ex: The Native American headdress was adorned with colorful eagle feathers, symbolizing courage and honor .Il copricapo dei nativi americani era adornato con **piume** di aquila colorate, simbolo di coraggio e onore.

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fur

[sostantivo]

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

pelliccia

Ex: The fox 's fur gleamed under the sunlight as it darted through the forest .La **pelliccia** della volpe brillava sotto la luce del sole mentre si muoveva velocemente attraverso la foresta.

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parrot

[sostantivo]

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

pappagallo

Ex: He bought a talking parrot that could repeat basic phrases .Ha comprato un **pappagallo** parlante che poteva ripetere frasi di base.

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paw

[sostantivo]

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

zampa

Ex: The fox carefully placed its injured paw on the ground as it limped through the forest .La volpe ha posato con cura la sua **zampa** ferita a terra mentre zoppicava attraverso la foresta.

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polar bear

[sostantivo]

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

orso polare

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to protect polar bear populations and ensure their survival in the face of environmental challenges .Sono in corso sforzi di conservazione per proteggere le popolazioni di **orsi polari** e garantirne la sopravvivenza di fronte alle sfide ambientali.

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species

[sostantivo]

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

specie

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .La farfalla monarca è una **specie** di farfalla che migra per migliaia di miglia ogni anno.

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tail

[sostantivo]

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

coda

Ex: The peacock proudly displays its colorful tail feathers.Il pavone mostra con orgoglio le sue piume colorate della **coda**.

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conservation

[sostantivo]

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

conservazione

Ex: Many organizations focus on wildlife conservation to prevent species from becoming extinct .Molte organizzazioni si concentrano sulla **conservazione** della fauna selvatica per prevenire l'estinzione delle specie.

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hibernation

[sostantivo]

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

ibernazione, letargo invernale

Ex: Hibernation is a vital adaptation for some insects , like ladybugs , enabling them to survive harsh weather conditions .L'**ibernazione** è un adattamento vitale per alcuni insetti, come le coccinelle, che permette loro di sopravvivere a condizioni meteorologiche avverse.

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to conserve

[Verbo]

to keep something from change or harm

preservare

Ex: The city implemented measures to conserve its green spaces .La città ha implementato misure per **conservare** i suoi spazi verdi.

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peacock

[sostantivo]

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

pavone

Ex: The peacock preened its feathers meticulously , ensuring they remained vibrant and lustrous for courtship displays .Il **pavone** lisciò meticolosamente le sue piume, assicurandosi che rimanessero vivaci e lucenti per le esibizioni di corteggiamento.

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