Efforts to Save the Greater BilbyCEFR A1
21 Oct 2024
Adapted from Kevin Rennie, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Enguerrand Photography, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- The greater bilby is a special animal in Australia.
- It is endangered and needs help.
- People are working to save the bilby.
- Many bilbies live in a safe area now.
- Tests show their numbers are growing.
- They have their own special day in September.
Difficult words
- bilby — A small, special animal from Australia.bilbies
- endangered — At risk of disappearing or becoming extinct.
- save — To protect from harm or danger.
- numbers — Counts of people or things.
- safe — Protected from harm or danger.
- special — Different from others; unique.
- tests — Experiments to learn more about something.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think the bilby is special?
- How can people help endangered animals?
- What do you feel about animals that are endangered?
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