Efforts to Save the Greater BilbyCEFR A2
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 an important marsupial species in Australia. It is now endangered due to several threats, like habitat loss and competition from introduced animals like rabbits, cats, and foxes. Many groups are working to help the bilbies survive. The Save the Bilby Fund has programs that protect these animals in safe areas.
In 2022, a new population of bilbies was successfully introduced in a wildlife sanctuary. This shows that conservation efforts are making a difference. The bilby even has a special day for awareness, celebrated in September. These actions aim to protect and grow the bilby population.
Difficult words
- endangered — at risk of disappearing completely.
- species — a type of living creature.
- habitat — natural home of a plant or animal.
- competition — when two or more living things fight for the same resources.
- conservation — the protection of living things and their homes.
- population — the number of a particular type of living thing in a place.
- awareness — knowing about something important.
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Discussion questions
- What can people do to help endangered species?
- How does introducing animals to a sanctuary help their population?
- Why is awareness important for the bilby?
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