be on the verge of extinction
ex: what people are doing today is one of the major reasons PUSHING many animal species TO the verge of extinction
= Human activities today are a major factor driving many animal species to the brink of extinction
= what humans do today is among the main causes threatening numerous species with extinction
industrial and agricultural activities, the natural habitat
ex: Industrial and agricultural activities are having negative impacts on the ecosystem and destroying the natural habitats of plant and animal species worldwide.
= Industrial and farming activities are harming the ecosystem and destroying the natural habitats of plants and animals across the globe.
= Human activities in industry and agriculture are damaging the ecosystem and wiping out wildlife habitats worldwide.
poaching, be widespread across different areas
= illegal hunting
ex: Moreover, poaching is widespread across different regions.
= …poaching occurs in many regions around the world./ .. is prevalent in various areas.
ivory and tusk, be held (=KEPT) in captivity, lions or orangutans, circuses, as a form of human entertainment
Ex: A significant number of animals, such as elephants and rhinos, are hunted for ivory and tusks, WHILE lions and orangutans are held in captivity and then sold to circuses as a means of entertainment for humans.
= Numerous wildlife animals, including elephants and rhinos, fall victim to poaching for their valuable ivory and tusks, while lions and orangutans are kept in captivity before being traded to circuses, where they are purely used for the amusement of audiences.
= Various animal species, such as elephants and rhinos, are relentlessly hunted for their valuable ivory and tusks, while other species like lions and orangutans are kept in cages and subsequently sold to circuses, serving as entertainment for people rather than living freely in their natural habitats.
show/express serious concern about/over sth, drastic measures, conserve wild animals
Ex: It is time for us to show serious concern about this issue and implement drastic measures to conserve wild animals.
= It is high time we expressed serious concern over this matter and took decisive steps to protect wild animals from further decline.
to boycott sth = stay away from/refuse/reject, elephant ivory, bear bile
Ex: In many countries, governments encourage people to boycott products made from animal parts, like elephant ivory or bear bile.
= In numerous nations, authorities urge citizens to avoid purchasing goods derived from animal parts, including elephant ivory and bear bile, in order to curb wildlife exploitation.
= Many governments around the world promote campaigns that discourage the consumption of products obtained from animals, such as ivory from elephants and bile from bears, with the aim of protecting endangered species.
policies and regulations on … , come into force, legal deterrents, rampant hunting
ex: A range of policies and regulations on hunting wild animals HAS come into force in order to create legal deterrents that can limit/curb rampant illegal hunting.
= Various laws and regulations governing the hunting of wild animals HAVE BEEN ENACTED to serve as legal deterrents, aiming to reduce the widespread practice of illegal hunting.
= Government have implemented A SERIES of LEGAL MEASURES on wildlife hunting in order to deter offenders and curb the uncontrolled spread of poaching activities.
wildlife sanctuaries, shelter sth, the red list, reproduce
ex: Furthermore, many wildlife sanctuaries have been built to shelter animal species ON the Red List, such as koalas and pandas. At/In these protected areas, animal species are carefully taken care of/cared for and supported in their production.
= …, numerous wildlife sanctuaries have been set up to provide safe habitats for animal species listed as endangered on the Red List, including Koalas and pandas. Within these reserves, animals receive dedicated care and are given necessary conditions to breed successfully.
=…, many wildlife reserves have been created to protect species classified as endangered on the Red List, such as koalas and pandas. In these protected zones, the animals are nurtured properly and provided with suitable environments to encourage reproduction.
to meet the market’s demand for sth
“severe punishments, such as life imprisonment” , act as a strong deterrent to sth
Ex: More severe punishments, such as life imprisonment, can act as a strong deterrent to the illegal hunting of wild animals.
make an effort to do sth = try/attempt
make every effort to do sth = try really hard
spare no effort to do sth/in doing sth= work as hard as possible
animal testing, alternative methods, study cell structures
ex: Alternative methods such as studying cell structures or using computer models can replace animal testing.
= serve as substitutes for …
- Alternatives like examining cell structures and employing computer simulations can effectively replace the use of animals in experiments.
- Methods such as cell structure analysis or computer-based modeling offer viable replacements for animal experimentation.
be kept in artificial environments, lose one’s natural instinct to do sth
ex: Animals that are kept in artificial environments often lose their natural instinct to hunt for food.
= when animals are confined to artificial environments, they may lose the natural instincts needed to hunt for their own food.
= Living in man-made habitats for a long period of time can cause animals to lose the instinctive skills required for hunting and SEFL-SUSTENANCE.
marine creatures
= aquatic creatures
dangerous predators, food shortages, face a range of dangers, extreme weather conditions, migratory animals
ex: Migratory animals have to face a range of dangers along their journey, such as extreme weather conditions, dangerous predators, or food shortages.
= Animals that migrate are exposed to numerous threats during their journeys, including severe weather, predation by dangerous species, and a lack of available food sources.
= During migration, many animals encounter a variety of hazards, such as harsh climatic conditions, attacks from predators, and periods of food scarcity.
conservation organizations/institutions, save sth from extinction
ex: Conservation organizations are making every effort to save endangered animals from extinction.
be at the top of sth, the food chain
Ex: Some people believe that it is normal to kill animals for food because humans are at the top of the food chain.
it is cruel to do sth, sacrifice an animal’s life for sth
ex: It is cruel to sacrifice an animal’s life for an expensive bag or a pair of shoes.
sophisticated computer models, test the safety of new drugs, cancer treatments
Ex: Sophisticated computer models have been used in recent years to test the safety of new drugs and cancer treatments.
cruel and inhumane, be made illegal/be banned
ex: Some people argue that animal testing is cruel and inhumane; therefore, it should be made illegal.
be subjected to/exposed to, become deformed, toxic chemical substances
ex: Many animals become deformed or die after being subjected to different toxic chemical substances.
the balance in the ecosystem, the (dis)appearance of sth, put sb/sth in great danger
Ex: The disappearance of these animals would disrupt the balance in the ecosystem, putting both other animal species and humans in great danger.
= If these animals disappear, the ecosystem’s balance will be upset, which could harm other animals and humans badly.
= Losing these animals could break the natural balance of the ecosystem, creating serious problems for both other species and humans.
to die out/disappear
ex: If deforestation continues at the current rate, thousand of animals will soon die out.
(local) wildlife conservation projects,
take part in = participate in
