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World’s mammals are in crisis, red list reveals

The World Conservation Union has published a new red list for mammals, revealing that a significant number of species are critically endangered and possibly extinct. This article provides information on the threats facing mammals and the need for conservation efforts.

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World’s mammals are in crisis, red list reveals

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  1. World’s mammals are in crisis, red list reveals By Debora MacKenzie From newscientist April 21 2010 Elmazaj T. Vernocchi P 1E Liceo Scientifico A. Oriani

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  4. The title • It is relevant to understand the article • It reflects a particular situation that is the extinction of mammals Elmazaj T. Vernocchi P 1E Liceo Scientifico A. Oriani

  5. The article • It is centred on the new red list for mammals published by the world conservation union • It is addressed to common people • It was written by Debora MacKenzie who is also the voice speaking in the article • The layout and the style ,the language and the register • The atmosphere and the tone • The aim Elmazaj T. Vernocchi P 1E Liceo Scientifico A. Oriani

  6. The layout is regular and the arrangement of lines is conventional The language is simple, the journalist uses repetition of words to convey the reader main informations The style is straightforward and impressive The register is informal, complex and detailed Elmazaj T. Vernocchi P 1E Liceo Scientifico A. Oriani

  7. The atmosphere is tense and is suggesting an impeding danger The tone is serious and worried Elmazaj T. Vernocchi P 1E Liceo Scientifico A. Oriani

  8. The aim of the article • Is to give to the reader information about the extinction of mammals and about the new red list published for them Elmazaj T. Vernocchi P 1E Liceo Scientifico A. Oriani

  9. The World Conservation Union has just published a new red list formammals • 188 species are critically endangered • 29 are possibly extinct • The 6% are near threatened • The 5% are increasing • up to one in four is being pushed towards extinction Elmazaj T. Vernocchi P 1E Liceo Scientifico A. Oriani

  10. Marine mammals • Are endangered by pollution and fishing Elmazaj T. Vernocchi P 1E Liceo Scientifico A. Oriani

  11. Land mammals • Are endangered by hunting and destruction of habitats Elmazaj T. Vernocchi P 1E Liceo Scientifico A. Oriani

  12. Bibliography • World’s mammals are in crisis, red list reveals, • Debora MacKenzie, New scientist, April 21 2010 • http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn14781-worlds-mammals-are-in-crisis-red-list-reveals.html , last access 18/05/2010 • http://www.time.com/time/interactive/0,31813,1888583,00.html last access 18/05/2010 Elmazaj T. Vernocchi P 1E Liceo Scientifico A. Oriani

  13. Liceo scientifico A.OrianiRavennaInterdisciplinary project:Man and the environment-Climate changes and endangered speciesCreated by PaoloVernocchi and Tea ElmazajAnno scolastico: 2009-2010Subjects involved: English I.T.Teacher involved: Prof.ssa Elisabetta Siboni Elmazaj T. Vernocchi P 1E Liceo Scientifico A. Oriani

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