Lesson 3. Vocabulary Review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 11 Public

ADAS.Grade 5

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all the people living in a particular country, area, or place

population

(an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident

disease

to gradually become less, worse, or lower

decline

marking something as clearly different from others

distinctive

an ability or willingness to change in order to suit different conditions

adaptability

the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity

conservation

The grey / red squirrel was introduced to Britain and has become very successful since then.

grey

Why do you think grey squirrels are regarded as a pest?

Because they damage trees, they eat humans’ waste food and they carry a virus that kills red squirrels.

The main reason why the red squirrel is less successful is that the grey squirrel is fatter / thinner so it is less affected by cold weather.

fatter

How many red squirrels are left in the UK?

Fewer than 140,000

Another reason is that grey squirrels are unable / able to live in cities.

able