教材背景链接Module 6 Animals in Danger 人类的自我发展和对地球生态环境的破坏，其恶果已经逐渐显露，据不完全统计， 19世纪灭绝的动物有 56 种， 20 世纪有 120 多种。自我的膨胀，将使人类本身经过一场浩劫。Top 5 most endangered animals in China▲Giant Panda( 大熊猫 )Giant Pandas are black and white bears that live in temperate zone bamboo forests in central western and south western China. They are considered to be one of the best recognized animals, but are rarest animals to find around the world.Currently, they have come to be the symbol of the endangered species and there are many efforts to conserve Giant Pandas.▲White Flag Dolphin ( 白鳍豚 )The White Flag Dolphin, described as a “living fossil” and native to China, is at extremely high risk of extinction and may already be extinct due to the deterioration of its living environment in the middle and lower reaches of Yangtze River.▲Golden Snub nosed Monkey( 金丝猴 )Endemic to China, Golden Snub nosed Monkey, or scientifically known as Rhinopithecus roxellana, is one of the most beautiful and rare animals found in the world. These monkeys get their name from the short, stump of a nose on their round face, with nostrils arranged forward. They have relatively multicolored and long fur, particularly at the shoulders and backs. They grow to a length of 51 to 83 cm with a tail of 55 to 97 cm.▲South China Tiger ( 华南虎 )The South China Tiger, also known as Chinese tiger, is native to China’s central and southern areas. Male South China Tigers weigh 149 ～225 kilograms and the female are 90 ～ 120 kilograms. It is in danger of extinction.▲Crested Ibis ( 朱鹮 )The Crested Ibis, as large as 80 cm, has a long beak and red cheeks. Its head is partially bare and it has a dense crest of white plumes on the nape.新课导入目前自然保护区已是这些濒危动物的最后存留地，同时也是中国濒危动物的良好庇护所。各种濒危动物也是人类的朋友，保护濒危动物，维护地球的生态平衡，就是维护人类自身的利益，维护人类社会的稳定和可持续发展。本部分内容讲解结束按 ESC 键退出全屏播放按 ESC 键退出全屏播放
