Learning activity 4 Evidence: The Cross River Gorilla Part A Read the following information about the Cross River Gorilla.
Fuente: SENA The Cross River Gorilla is a subspecies of the western gorilla that is usually found in montane rainforest between 1,500 and 3,500 meters and in bamboo forest from about 2,500 to 3,000 meters. It differs from the other subspecies of gorilla in skull and tooth dimensions. They live on a small area of high-land forest on the border of Cameroon and Nigeria. They have been classified as a critically endangered species. (World Wildlife Fund for Nature, s.f.)
Part B Now, for completing the evidence you need to carry out a little research on the web to find out the major threats for the Cross River Gorilla. With the information obtained, write a short paragraph describing why this species is facing extinction and the consequences of its hypothetical extinction. Make sure you use conditionals in your text.
The major threats for the Cross River Gorilla are… The main threats through which the gorilla crosses the river cross, stand out ten, the first is the degradation and decline of habitats; The second is hunting; The third is the trade of his flesh; The fourth is traditional medicine; The fifth is the use of his bones and limbs as trophies; The sixth is the sale of lactating gorillas; The seventh is the exposure to human diseases; The eighth is the development of highways; The ninth is the wire traps for other species where gorillas fall, and the tenth is that their populations are small and fragmented, surrounded by large human settlements, which makes them more vulnerable. And the consequences of its extinction would be, the human being would be qualified as the most insensitive and mediocre animal, who puts their interests without respect for life, would end with one of the main cults that help maintain a balanced ecosystem, and the most important To our children to enjoy their majesty. Part C Now, to complete the evidence you need to record a tape in which you describe the actions you would execute to prevent the Cross River Gorilla’s extinction. Use your imagination to picture several scenarios in which you could help.
Fuente: SENA
Examples:
If I had a lot of money, I would donate thousands of pesos for research. If I lived in Cameroon or Nigeria, I would build a protection center for the Cross River Gorilla.
My Actions 1. If I had a lot of money, I would give thousands of pesos to the foundations that fight for their protection 2. If I were part of the government of Cameroon or Nigeria, I would create strong laws against hunters. 3. If I knew the language where the gorillas of the river cross are, I would talk to the people about the damage they do to it. 4. If I lived in Cameroon or Nigeria, I would create a protection refuge for the gorillas of the River Cross. When you finish your work, send the files to your instructor through the platform as follows: 1. Click on the title of this evidence. 2. Click Examinar mi equipo and look for the files in your computer. Make sure the files are attached. 3. Leave a comment for the instructor (optional). 4. Click Enviar. Important: The platform will only allow you to submit your files once. Please, make sure you upload the two (2) files when submitting your evidence. Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to develop them and deliver them correctly.
Criterios de evaluación Intercambia información personal sobre consecuencias reales e imaginarias teniendo en cuenta la estructura gramatical y el vocabulario requerido. Usa el vocabulario relacionado con animales y especies en vía de extinción teniendo en cuenta el contexto requerido.
References World Wildlife Fund for Nature. (s.f.). Cross River Gorilla. Consultado el 14 de noviembre de 2014, en http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/great_apes/gorillas/cros s_river_gorilla/
