Morning Starters: Summer1 - Critically Endangered
Did You Know?
Forest elephants are among the most secretive animals on Earth and play a vital role in shaping the forests of the Central African Republic. By dispersing seeds through their dung, they help maintain the region’s rich biodiversity. Unfortunately, they are critically endangered due to poaching – driven by demand for ivory carvings and jewellery – as well as habitat loss. To support their survival, conservation groups are working to create safe habitats and implement programs that reduce poaching, ensuring a future for this magnificent species.
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Word Challenge
Write a synonym for each word underlined in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Help: A synonym is a word that has the same or a similar meaning to another word.
Grammar Challenge
The forest elephants moved silently through the dense rainforest, leaving only broken branches and fading footprints.
Write a descriptive sentence that describes where the forest elephants went after leaving the forest.
Number Challenge
Fact: Dzanga Bai in the Central African Republic is home to 3,000 forest elephants.
If each family has up to 20 elephants, what is the maximum number of families in the Dzanga Bai?
Critical Thinking
List the rights that you believe forest elephants should have.
Example:
The right to clean air and water.