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Topic Reading-Vol.3674-5/3/2022
Dear MEL Topic Readers,
One in five reptiles is threatened with extinction
Reptiles are animals that produce eggs for reproduction and use the heat of the sun to keep their blood warm. They include turtles, crocodiles, lizards, and snakes. The earliest known reptiles originated over 300 million years ago during the Carboniferous period. Although they aren’t as popular as mammals or birds when it comes to animal conservation, reptiles play an important role in the balance of life. In fact, reptiles help control pests like insects and rodents.
A recent study found that one in five reptiles is threatened with extinction. For example, over half of crocodiles and nearly two-thirds of turtles feared extinction. The causes of such threats include habitat destruction from farmland, urban development, and logging. Also, hunting and global warming threaten the lives of crocodiles, turtles, and inhabitants on islands. We should be aware that the diversity of life on our planet today is the result of evolution for over three billion years.
Enjoy reading the article and learning about the situation of cold-blooded animals.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-61242789
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