IELTS Speaking for Success 🦭 Wild animals (Part 3) + Transcript
Oct 26, 2025
Explore the compelling reasons for protecting wild animals, including biodiversity and genetic variation. Discover why safeguarding animals and the environment go hand in hand. Delve into the importance of educating children about wildlife conservation, and understand the focus on protecting rare species. Get insights into the arguments against zoos and captivity, as well as motivations for wildlife preservation, like ecological balance and natural beauty. Also, learn about critically endangered species and the significance of untapped genetic resources.
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Biodiversity and Umbrella Species
- All species add to biodiversity which helps genetic variation and disease control.
- Protecting umbrella species also conserves many animals sharing their habitat.
Environment And Animals Are Interdependent
- Animals and environment are inseparable; protecting one protects the other.
- If forced to choose, Rory argues safeguarding the environment benefits humans more directly.
Rarity Drives Conservation Priority
- People prioritise rare animals because rarity adds symbolic and urgent value.
- Endangered species create a stronger sense of urgency to invest in their protection.