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Exercise
1
Look at the information in the infographics. Which animals and places are mentioned? What do the statistics show?
Solution
Animals mentioned:
- lion
- elephant
- leopard
- tiger
- jaguar
Places mentioned:
- African countries (referencing the extinction of lions in 25 African countries)
Statistics shown:
The statistics highlight the alarming decline in the populations of various big cat species over the past 50 years and draw attention to the impact of trophy hunting on lions and elephants, particularly with a significant portion of trophies being imported by the USA. Additionally, the mention of the extinction of lions in 25 African countries emphasizes the critical situation faced by these big cat populations.