Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Wildlife

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

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

Ex: Professional horse breeders carefully pair stallions and mares to breed championship racehorses .
wildlife [noun]

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

Ex: The jungle is teeming with wildlife , from insects to large mammals .
endangered [adjective]

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

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feather [noun]

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

Ex: The pillow was filled with soft goose feathers , providing a comfortable place to rest .
fur [noun]

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

Ex: She brushed the rabbit 's fur gently to remove any loose hairs .
parrot [noun]

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

Ex: The parrot imitated the sound of a ringing phone perfectly .
paw [noun]

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

Ex: With gentle strokes , the veterinarian examined the cat 's paw for any signs of injury or infection .

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

Ex: The polar bear is the largest land carnivore and has no natural predators except for humans .
species [noun]

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

Ex: The red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States .
tail [noun]

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

Ex: The kangaroo uses its tail for balance while hopping .

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

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

Ex: In preparation for hibernation , the hedgehog builds up fat reserves to sustain itself through the inactive period .

to keep something from change or harm

Ex: Last year , they successfully conserved a rare species from extinction .
peacock [noun]

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

Ex: The peacock 's loud call echoed through the forest , announcing its presence to potential mates .