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C. Answer the questions.

1. What factors contributed to the decline of
Iberian lynx numbers?
2. What action has the Spanish government taken
so far?
3. How does the author suggest further increasing
the lynx population?

D. Find out more about one of the other animals from
exercise A, or an endangered animal of your own
choice. Use these questions to help you.
• Why is it endangered?
• What has been done so far to protect it?

4. • What further action would you suggest?
Funded through the European Union, various
schemes, like the LIFE programme, have had E. Write a report (160–190 words). Use the checklist to
a positive impact on lynx numbers. These help you.
include introducing a larger population of • Write a title.
rabbits into the lynx’ habitat, as well as closely
monitoring the growing population of lynxes. • Write headings for each paragraph:
Introduction – the aim of the report
5. Current situation of endangered species
In order to further increase the number of Improving the situation
wild Iberian lynxes, the government should Recommendations
continue to monitor the animals and their
food supply. It would also be beneficial to • Use formal language.
ensure hunting is not permitted in areas with • Avoid using contractions.
lynx populations as this may affect the rabbit • Proofread your report for grammar and spelling
population. mistakes.

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