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READING & WRITING

1 READING

a Answer the following questions.
1. Do you think Polar Bears eat fish?

2. Do Caretta Carettas live in Turkey?
Polar Bears

Polar bears live on Arctic Region and the North Pole. They weigh up to 550 kg. Their length changes
between 2.4-3 meters when standing on their hind legs. They are very big and strong animals. They
have black noses and have white coats, but their coat becomes yellow with age.

Polar bears generally eat fish, birds, and other sea animals. Their favourite food is seal. They can hunt
in the sea, on ice, and on land easily. Polar
bears spend their time searching for
food and hunting. They are very
good swimmers. They run fast and
have a good sense of smell.
Polar bears are endangered animals.
Their numbers get fewer because
our Earth’s temperature increases.
The ice melts, so they lose their
home. When the ocean doesn’t
freeze, they can’t find food. The
other danger is hunters. Some
people hunt them for food and
for their fur.

Caretta Carettas

Caretta Carettas are very big turtles. They are marine reptiles. They have a different physical
appearance with a big head, strong jaws, and reddish-brown shells. Their weight is around 135-180 kg.
Their length is nearly one meter. They can swim at a speed of 24 km per hour. They eat sea animals.
Their favourite food is blue crabs.
Caretta Carettas live in the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Oceans, and the Mediterranean Sea. They live in
Dalyan, Köyceğiz, Yumurtalık, Belek, and Anamur in Turkey. They bury 80-100 eggs in the sand. After
two months, the eggs hatch. Adult turtles always go back to the same beach they were born to lay eggs.
They are endangered animals. When they come to life, they
need to reach the sea in a very short time; otherwise, they
die. Also, the risk does not end when they reach the sea;
the other big fish can eat baby turtles in the sea. It is
possible that some animals such as dogs, foxes, and birds
can eat their eggs. Only a few turtles can survive. The
other danger is pollution of the seas. Some universities,
civil organisations, and the government try to protect
these animals to keep them alive in Turkey.

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