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AS IT IS 2016-05-02 Cambodia Royal Turtle Near Extinction 柬埔寨境内皇家龟濒临灭绝
The so-called royal turtles of Cambodia are close to disappearing forever.
The group Wildlife Conservation Society says fewer than 10 Cambodian royal turtles remain in the wild.
The society says sand removal and deforestation in Cambodia has led to habitat loss for the turtles.
The turtle is also known as the Southern River terrapin1. It is one of the world’s 25 endangered freshwater turtles. The turtle is only located in the Sre Ambel river system in Cambodia.
The Cambodian Fishery Administration and the Wildlife Conservation Society have joined together to protect the turtles. But they have reported a decrease in the number of royal turtle nests.
Four nests were found in 2015. One was found this year.
The Royal Turtle was believed to be extinct. In 2000, scientists reported the discovery of a small group of the turtles. Their human protectors since have saved about 40 nests and more than 550 eggs. Over 300 eggs hatched successfully.
Words in This Story
royal – adj. of or relating to a king or queen
habitat – n. the place or type of place where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives or grows
nest – n. a place where an animal lives and usually lays eggs or takes care of its young
extinct – adj. no longer existing
hatch – v. to come out of an egg; to be born by coming out of an egg
1 terrapin | |
n.泥龟;鳖 | |
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