Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Mountain Mammals
Did You Know?
Enkhburen is a ranger, who has dedicated his life to protecting the snow leopards that roam the mountains of Mongolia. These elegant and elusive big cats face many threats in the wild. Because their natural prey is in decline, the magnificent mammals will occasionally eat livestock (goats and cattle). This can sometimes lead to farmers killing leopards in retaliation.
Credit: BBC One - Planet Earth III
Word Challenge
Identify and write the correct spelling of each back-to-front word:
1) tnecifingam
2) tnagele
3) noitailater
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, using the passive voice.
Every day, Enkhburen patrolled the mighty mountains of Mongolia.
Number Challenge
- In 2024, scientists estimated that there were between 4,080 and 6,590 snow leopards left in the wild.
If snow leopard numbers drop by 10% in 2025, how many will remain?
Critical Thinking
Why might some people care more about protecting animals than others?