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自然英语
by 荒野苏州自然频道
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New Species
Hello, welcome to wild suzhou. Today I will be talking about the discovery of new species. With there being over 2 million discovered and recorded species on earth, it may seem like scientists are getting close to documenting every single one, but this is far from the truth. It’s impossible to…
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Animals that have repopulated
In last week's episode I talked about the possibility of bringing back long lost animals from extinction, but this week I will talk about a more present issue that does not concern the prehistoric animals that have been lost to time. As the world’s climate changes, some animals are forced to…
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Bringing back species from extinction
Have you ever wondered what would happen if we recreated what happened in the movie Jurassic park? What if scientists actually did manage to bring back the dinosaurs through DNA cloning? Fortunately for humans, the chances of this are next to zero as the dinosaurs have been extinct for 66 million...
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Blue Jay
A rakish, eye-catching crest really sets some birds apart. Picture the Blue Jaysof the East… or Stetter’s Jays of the West. Ajay’s crest is made up of a slender array of feathers on top of its head. Thesefeathers are a bit longer and can be spiked up or slicked back, depending onwhat the bird is...
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Rock Pigeon
Birdslay eggs. That means they don’t nurse their young… right? Well, have you everheard of something called “pigeon milk?” Pigeons,one of the most ancient of domesticated birds, feed their nestlings a peculiar,milky liquid- straight from the adult’s beak to the baby’s throat. It’soften called…
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Ribbon-tail Ray
Hello welcome to wild Suzhou, today I’ll be talking about theblue-spotted ribbon-tail ray Blue spotted ribbon-tail rays live near the seafloor in coral reefs and inhabit temperate waters. It is able to dig in sand to conceal itself, andit uses this skill to catch prey. Another way it finds food…
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Red-eyed Vireo
Thisrollicking song belongs to a Black-headed Grosbeak. Like most birds, the malegrosbeak begins singing in earnest a few days after reaching his traditionalnesting grounds in spring. And,like most birds, he sings frequently when trying to attract a mate. He’ll singa bit less while he and his…
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American Robin
We’veall heard about the “early bird” getting the “worm.” We know it as sound adviceabout initiative and timely action. And we can almost see that robin leaningback and tugging that recalcitrant worm out of the ground. Research shows,however, that birds dining early and heavily may lower their…
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Phoenix
Somebirds are very well known. A few are even legendary. Theancient Greeks and Egyptians described a mythical bird called the Phoenix, amagnificent creature that was a symbol of renewal and rebirth. Accordingto legend, each Phoenix lived for 500 years, and only one Phoenix lived at atime. Just...
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Ambergris
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we will betalking about ambergris, an interesting product that comes from the intestinesof a sperm whale and has some unexpected uses. First, let’s talkmore about what ambergris actually is. It is also called grey amber, which isjust a translation of the…
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Southern Cassowary
Youmight think the first bird species that humans raised in captivity would be arelatively small one, like a chicken. Butevidence suggests that people in New Guinea reared the cassowary, often calledthe world’s deadliest bird, as much as 18,000 years ago, long before thedomestication of chickens....
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
It’sspring, and the Ruby-crowned Kinglet’s loud, rollicking song echoes from theforest edge in northern and western lowlands. Listen carefully, and you canhear three distinct parts of its song. Thistiny powerhouse of a singer is one of the smallest songbirds on the continents,weighing in at just…
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Robins and Earthworms
Arobin tugging an earthworm from the ground is a symbol of spring. But that wormit’s eating hasn’t always been here. Whenglaciers pushed south into what is now the U.S. around 20,000 years ago, theyscraped off the soil layer and spelled the end of native earthworms except inthe southern states.…
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Invasive Species
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we will betalking about invasive species. What are they, and what are some of the mostdestructive ones? First, what is aninvasive species? An invasive species is any organism, such as a plant, aninsect, or a bird, that has been introduced to an ecosystem that it...
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Tasmanian Devil
The Tasmanian devil liveson the Island of tasmania in Australia, in forests and rainforests. It has adapted to its environment with its Blackfur, since its nocturnal, it helps it go undetected when it’s hunting andhiding from predators. It’s good sense of smell helps it find food in the dark.The...
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Fairy Wrasse
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we willtalk about fairy wrasses, which are a genus of very vibrant tropical fish. Whathappened to create the multiple different species of fairy wrasse? The fairy wrasseis a type of small, reef fish. The males are known for their vibrant colors,which they like to...
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Glasswing Butterfly
The glasswing butterflylives Around central america. Like most other species of butterflies,this species migrates because it needs a new food source or it can’t survive inthe current climate. It eats Flowers, plants, and nectar, whichmakes This species an Herbivore. Butterflies have long tongues,...
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Coffee Pulp
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we willtalk about coffee pulp, which is a waste product made from producing coffeebeans, and how coffee pulp could potentially help restore rainforests. Coffee pulp is thebyproduct of producing coffee beans. Coffee beans are the seeds of a fruitcalled the Coffee...
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Vulturine Guineafowl
The vulturineguinea fowl lives in the continent of Africa, specifically Ethiopia,Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania. Its habitat is deserts and grasslands, with talltrees for it to nest in. they make their nests out of grass and twigs. Sinceit lives in deserts, it has adapted to be able to go a long...
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Side-blotched Lizards
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we willtalk about side-blotched lizards, a group of lizards that are unique because oftheir mating habits. The side-blotchedlizard looks like an ordinary lizard. They are mainly dull browns and greys,with some white spots or stripes running down their backs. They...
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Pangolins
The pangolin lives in Asia and Africa, depending on the species.They can be found in grasslands, forests, and in dry bush. It uses its toughclaws to help it build burrows that they live in. They eat mostly ants, larvae,and small insects, so it is a carnivore. It has a long tongue that it…
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Brood 10
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we will betalking about Brood X, also called Brood 10, which is a group of cicadas thatwill be emerging in North America this year, 2021. First, what is sospecial about Brood 10, and what makes it different from other species ofcicadas? Usually, cicadas have life...
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Kinkajou
The Kinkajou is asmall and cute animal that is related to olingos and raccoons. They inhabitSouth American rainforests, and spend lots of time in the trees, which meansthey are arboreal. It uses its long tail to balance itself and hang from trees.The Kinkajou also has sharp claws to help them…
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Feigning Death
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we will betalking about death-feigning, and why do some animals do it? First, what isdeath-feigning? It is a fancier way of saying that an animal is pretending tobe dead, usually so that they can escape a predator. There are many examples ofanimals doing this…
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Platypus
Duck-billed Platypus The Duck billed platypus lives in EasternAustralia, and it inhabits freshwater streams and riverbanks. It has adapted toits environment with webbed feet, thick fur, and a paddle like tail forswimming. Their tails also store fat incase they can’t go looking for food inthe...
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Rat Island
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we willtalk about “Rat Island”, an island of the coast of Alaska, USA that shows thestrength of ecosystems and nature. “Rat island”, wasan island that was accidentally introduced to rats, since rats weren’tnaturally found there. This was because of ships sailing…
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Bald Uakari Monkey
The Bald Uakari Monkey isvery noticeable, it has a bright pink face with no hair, resembling a mask, andlots of light brown fur on the rest of its body. The uakari monkey lives in theamazon river basin, where the climate is rainy and quite hot. Most of the timethey are in the trees, meaning they...
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Black-Footed Ferret
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we will betalking about the black-footed ferret and how it might be saved from goingextinct. The black-footed ferret doesn’t lookextraordinary compared to other types of ferrets. It’s mostly white and lightbrown, with black feet, a black tipped tail, and black…
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Anglerfish
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we will betalking about Anglerfish, which is a group of around 210 rather unique lookingfish. First, what is anAnglerfish? They are a group of rather bizarre looking fish that have amodified fin that sits on the top of their head. This modified fin has a...
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Large Sea Animals
Hello Welcome toWild suzhou, today i am talking about some interesting large sea animals The largest clamis the giant clam. Giant clams live on the floor of Indian Ocean, SouthernParts of the Pacific Ocean, and waters around South Africa. They’re importantto the ecosystem because they are able to...
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Na Doi village
Hello, this isWild Suzhou, Today, we will betalking about Na Doi, a small fishing village in Thailand that was able to savethe fish populations that lived in their local river. Na Doi is a smallvillage with around 75 households that is in northwest Thailand. In 1998, theynoticed the amount of…
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Giant Sloth
The giant sloth is anextinct animal that could be distinguished by its large size. The species firstappeared 35 million years ago. They evolved from the Promegatherium, which wasanother large mammal, in South America. Their preferred habitat was forests.Later on, or 8 million years ago, they...
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Fritillaria Delavayi
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we willtalk about fritillaria delavayi, a small flower that grows in Southwest Chinathat recently has changed a lot. Fritillariadelavayi is a small, yellow plant that is often used in traditional Chinesemedicine to treat illnesses like bronchitis and coughing.…
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Endangered Birds
As the years go by more andspecies become endangered, and a large portion of those are birds. The African gray parrot The African gray parrot, also known as the congogray parrot is a species native to Sub saharan africa. Usually they live inrainforests, but they are becoming more popular as pets....
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Bobbit Worms
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we will betalking about bobbit worms, also known as sand strikers. These frighteningcreatures live under the seafloor and are sneaky and quick predators. First, what arebobbit worms? They are marine worms that can be anywhere from 10 centimeters to3 meters long....
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Three Small Aanimals
Hello Welcome to WildSuzhou, today I am talking about 3 very small animals. Just looking at the Brookesia Micra, it doesn’tlook very striking or unique, but when you look at its size that's whenyou can see what makes it different. Another name for them is the Leafchameleon. They are only 3...
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Adaptations
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we willtalk about adaptations, and look at some interesting examples of adaptationsthat animals have made. First, what is anadaptation? It’s how animals change so that they can survive better indifferent places. For example, animals that live in cold places might...
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Andean Condor
The andean condor lives in the andes mountains,as well as grasslands, lowland deserts, and coastlines. The climate in theandes can be very harsh, in some parts it is very rainy and others quite dry.The andean condors use the natural environment to grow their offspring, insteadof having to make...
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Mutations
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we will betalking about mutations, and we will also look at a couple interestingexamples. First, what is amutation? It’s when there’s a change in the structure of a gene. What does thatmean? Genes are what make your hair brown instead of red, or tall instead...
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Honduran White Bat
The honduran white bats aremuch less scary than their other bat relatives. Instead of being dark andhaving not a lot of hair, these bats are white and have fur. They’re only 3-5centimeters long and weigh 6 grams. The wings, mouth, and ears are a lightyellow and orange color. Their color is…
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Giant Water lilies
Today, we willtalk about the Giant Water Lily, which is also known as the Amazon water lilyand royal water lily. Water lilies, also known as lily pads, are floweringplants that grow on water, and their leaves are large and round and float onthe surface of the water. The Giant WaterLily is the...
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Wilson’s Bird of Paradise
Hello, welcome to wildSuzhou, Today I'll be talking about Wilson's bird of paradise. The wilson's bird of paradise is part of theParadisaeidae family, or birds of paradise family. Birds of paradise are knownfor their amazing feathers and mating displays. They will start off the displayby choosing…
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Plateaus
Hello, this isWild Suzhou. Today, we willtalk about plateaus, which are a type of beautiful and unique landform. First, what is aplateau? A plateau is large, flat piece of land that rises out of the ground.It looks kind of like a table, which is why plateaus are sometimes calledtabletops. Unlike...
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Sumatran Rhino
The sumatran rhino started to disappear in the 80’s. This animal used to be found in many places which were Most of southeast asia, as well as malaysia, indonesia, and other islands. Their range got smaller and smaller as they became more endangered. The main reason for their endangerment was...
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Atlas Moth
The atlas moth can be found in South East Asia, the Moths reside in tropical forests where the climate is just right for them. Something very unique about the Atlas moth is that it doesn’t have a mouth, so instead of dying of old age or being preyed on it dies of starvation most of the time. It...
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Pygmy Three-toed Sloths
The pygmy three toed sloth is a sloth species only found in panama. It’s habitat is exclusive to an island, named escudo de veragua. The climate in panama is warm and tropical, with lots of rain during the cold seasons. these small animals live in mangrove forests, which directly impacts their...
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Golden Toad
The golden toad is an extinct toad species, the last sighting being 1989, that could only be found in a small region of Costa Rica called Monteverde. It’s habitat was a cloud forest which is an area with a high altitude with lots of moisture. Most of the frog's time was spent underground where it...
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Why do Woodpeckers Peck
Hello, this is Wild Suzhou. Today, we will talk about woodpeckers, and why they like to peck wood. In case you didn’t know, a woodpecker is part of a family of birds, and they are known for pecking wood. There is a lot of variety among species, meaning different kinds of woodpeckers can look very...
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Choriaster Star Fish
Also known as the granulated sea star. the chorister is a starfish species found in coral reefs in warm water all around the world. It’s most commonly found in the Great Barrier reef off the coast of northern australia, fiji, the red sea, and indo-west pacific waters. These starfish are extremely...
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Voeltzkow’s Chameleon
Hello, this is Wild Suzhou. Today, we will talk about Voeltzkow’s Chameleon, which was thought to have been extinct since the last time it had been spotted was in the 1900’s, but it was recently rediscovered. This rare species of chameleon was rediscovered during a two-week expedition to the...
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