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Saving the white rhino - 6 Minute English
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Northern white rhinos are extinct in the wild. Conservationists are working on an artificial breeding programme, using eggs from the last two females in captivity in Kenya and sperm from a deceased male to preserve the species. Neil and Sam talk about the project and teach you related vocabulary.
This week's question:
The name, ‘rhinoceros’, comes from the ancient Greek, but what exactly does it mean?
a) thick skin
b) horned nose
c) small eye
Watch the video to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
embryo
an unborn animal or human being in the very early stages of development, inside its mother’s womb
inbreeding
when animals or people are born by breeding between closely related parents
hybrid
animal or plant that has been bred from two different species
calf
the young of several large mammals including cows, elephants, whales and rhinos
pregnancy
the state of a woman or female animal having a baby developing in their womb
ultrasound
procedure which uses ultrasonic sound waves to create images of internal body parts or babies growing inside the body
[Cover: Getty Images]
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Northern white rhinos are extinct in the wild. Conservationists are working on an artificial breeding programme, using eggs from the last two females in captivity in Kenya and sperm from a deceased male to preserve the species. Neil and Sam talk about the project and teach you related vocabulary.
This week's question:
The name, ‘rhinoceros’, comes from the ancient Greek, but what exactly does it mean?
a) thick skin
b) horned nose
c) small eye
Watch the video to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
embryo
an unborn animal or human being in the very early stages of development, inside its mother’s womb
inbreeding
when animals or people are born by breeding between closely related parents
hybrid
animal or plant that has been bred from two different species
calf
the young of several large mammals including cows, elephants, whales and rhinos
pregnancy
the state of a woman or female animal having a baby developing in their womb
ultrasound
procedure which uses ultrasonic sound waves to create images of internal body parts or babies growing inside the body
[Cover: Getty Images]
To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
More 6 Minute English episodes:
Building rapport with others
How can I help the environment?
Vampire shoppers
How your eyes predict your personality
Would you invest in cryptocurrencies?
Women's football World Cup
What makes a good story?
#bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #whiterhino #animalconservation #wildlife
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