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46. Amber: 47. Documentarian:
– Have you ever thought about volunteering at – We’ve seen a sharp decline in elephant
a nursing home? It’s an experience that really populations over the last few decades. What do
leaves an impact. you think are the main reasons for this?
Daisy: Park Ranger:
– I’ve considered it, but I’m afraid I don’t have the – Poaching for ivory has been the biggest threat.
time. Habitat loss due to human expansion is also a
Amber: major factor. Elephants have lost large areas of
their territory to urban development.
– It doesn’t have to be a big commitment. You could
even just visit once a month. It’s a meaningful way Documentarian:
to connect with others. – ----
Daisy: Park Ranger:
– ---- – We’re working on several fronts. We’ve increased
Amber: anti-poaching patrols and are using new
technologies like drones for surveillance. We’re
– Yeah, there’s a really nice one downtown. It also trying to reduce human-elephant conflict by
always looks for volunteers. You could call and
creating safe corridors for elephant movement.
ask about its programme.
A) I don’t know. Nowadays, I feel overwhelmed with A) How effective have international bans on the ivory
my schoolwork and preparing for exams. trade been in protecting elephants?

B) Don’t you think volunteering at a nursing home B) What measures are being taken to protect the
might also be emotionally challenging? remaining elephant populations?
C) Should I always feel obligated to give back, even C) Are there any new methods being used to track
when I’m not sure I can participate fully? elephant populations accurately?
D) OK. Would you like to join me, then? It might be D) How does climate change impact elephant habitats
more enjoyable if we do it together. and migration patterns?
E) Maybe I should look into it. Do you know any E) What strategies are being employed to reduce
nursing homes in the area? human-elephant conflict in agricultural areas?

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