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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reproduction /ree-pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of having babies or producing young animals Scientists are studying whale shark reproduction to learn how they give birth. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – at risk of no longer existing in the future Whale sharks are endangered because their numbers are getting smaller. conservationist /kon-ser-VEY-shuh-nist/ [noun] – a person who works to protect animals, plants, and natural areas A conservationist helps protect whale sharks by studying their behavior. ecological /ee-kuh-LAA-juh-kl/ [adjective] – related to the natural world and how living things affect each other Whale sharks face many ecological problems, like…
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©(Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. camouflage /KAM-uh-flahzh/ [noun] – a way of hiding or blending in with the surroundings to avoid being seen The snow leopard’s fur provides perfect camouflage in the snowy mountains. rarity /RAIR-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being uncommon or unusual A total solar eclipse is a rarity that many people wait years to see. lichen /LAHY-kuhn/ [noun] – a small plant-like organism made of fungi and algae, often found on rocks or trees The old tree was covered in green lichen, giving it a soft texture. entomologist /en-tuh-MOL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a…
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