Animals in Danger.

1. Where does the snow leopard (irbis) live?

• a) In the tropical forests of Africa

• b) In the mountains of Central Asia

• c) In the Arctic tundra

2. What is the function of the fur with dark spots in a snow leopard?

• a) Attracts the attention of females

• b) Protects against parasites

• c) Serves as an excellent camouflage

3. What makes snow leopards excellent hunters in the mountains?

• a) Ability to fly

• b) Excellent mountaineering and jumping skills

• c) Bright coloring

4. What is the basis of the snow leopard's diet?

• a) Bamboo and herbs

• b) Sea seals

• c) Mountain goats, arharas and other mammals

5. What is the peculiarity of the sounds made by snow leopards, unlike other large cats?

• a) They can groar very loudly

• b) They don't know how to roar, but purr

• c) They produce ultrasounds

6. What is the main reason for the reduction of the snow leopard population?

• a) Natural disasters

• b) Poaching and habitat loss

• c) Epidemics of diseases

7. What measures are being taken to preserve snow leopards?

• a) Breeding them at home

• (b) International efforts to protect and rebuild populations

• c) Use of their fur in the production of clothing

8. The symbol of which regions is irbis?

• a) South America

• b) Central Asia

• c) Australia

9. Why is it difficult to study snow leopards?

• a) They are very aggressive

• b) Their habitat is easily accessible

• c) Their secretive lifestyle and hard-to-reach habitat

10. Why is it necessary to preserve a snow leopard?

• a) To use them in circuses

• b) To maintain biodiversity and ecosystems of high mountain areas

• c) For the production of medicines

Answers.

1. b
2. in
3. b
4. in
5. b
6. b
7. b
8. b
9. in
10. b