looking at some birds in the cages

Restu and Roni are in a zoo, looking at some birds in the cages.

Roni : What’s so special about birds? Tell me about
them.

Restu : Of course, most birds can fly.

Roni : Do you know birds that can’t fly?

Restu : Hmm, ostriches, emus, and the bird from Papua
... what’s its name?

Roni : Oh, cassowary, right?

Restu : Yeah, that’s right. Why are you asking? Do you
like birds too?

Roni : Sure, birds are beautiful. I like peacocks very
much.

Restu : Peacocks? With their fanlike tails, right? I like them
too.

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I love cats

Nina : Niko, can you do me a favour, please?

Niko : Of course, what can I do for you?

Nina : Would you be so kind as to take care of my cat.
I’m going to Bogor tomorrow to visit my uncle,
he is sick. I’ll be there for about two days.

Niko : I’d be very happy to take care of your cat. I love
cats.

Nina : Great. Thanks.

Niko : Should I bathe it?

Nina : No, it’s not necessary.

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is there any endangered animal from the area you come from?

Tora : Sanusi, is there any endangered animal from the area you come from?


Sanusi : Well, in Kalimantan there’re orangutans and they’re endangered.


Tora : Oh, I see. Do you know why they’re endangered?


Sanusi : Well, I was told that the orangutan is endangered because of habitat
destruction and they are shot, caught, and sold to circus, and other attraction
shows.


Tora : Really? That’s very sad.


Sanusi : Yes I know. What about in Banten? Is there any endangered animal there?


Tora : Yes there is. In Ujung Kulon there’s also an endangered animal. We have
Javanese rhinoceros or what we usually called one-horn rhinoceros.


Sanusi : Mm…


Tora : They’re endangered because of habitat loss and hunting. Now, there are
only about 60 of them left in the world.


Sanusi : Are you serious?


Tora : Yes. You can find them in Ujung Kulon and in Vietnam national park.


Sanusi : I hope their number can increase soon.


Tora : Yes. I hope so too.

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Do you know anything about the tiger?

Angelina : Do you know anything about the tiger?


Laila : Yes, I just read a book about the tiger.


Angelina : Could you tell me about it? I have to make a report on it.


Laila : Sure. The tiger or panthera tigris is the largest member of the cat family. They
are also the only cat that has stripes. There are many types of tiger. The
Sumatran tiger is the smallest tiger, yet the Bangal tiger is the largest tiger.
Right now they are endangered because of habitat destruction and illegal
hunting for sport and body parts.


Angelina : I see. Can you tell me specific information about them?


Laila : Certainly. Well, tigers can be found in Southern Asia, China, and Russia.
They usually live in forests, grasslands, savannas, and swamps.


Angelina : And what else?


Laila : Well, they weigh from 75 to 258 kg. Their body is about 2 to 3 metres long.
And their tail is about 1 metre long. Their colour varies depending on their
type. Some are brown and black, orange and black, and white and black.


Angelina : Mm…


Laila : Tigers are carnivore, which means that they eat meat. They like to eat large
mammals, such as deer, buffalos, and antelopes.


Angelina : Right. That was very complete information. Thanks Laila.


Laila : You’re welcome Angelina.

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