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Most of the people working in the rescue centre aren�t paid.

The animals in the rescue centre are sick or injured.
The animals in the centre are people�s pets.
Many animals get injured in cities.
The rescue centre workers have a lot of work to do.
The hedgehog had been attacked by a cat.
The hedgehog will be released back into the wild soon.
At the end of the video, another hedgehog is returned to the wild.

Britain is a nation of animal lovers. From the cute and cuddly to slimy and scary,
we love them all.

Some of us have a passion for our pets, the animals that become part of the family.
But here at the Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service, they are wild about
wildlife.

London is home to millions of people but it�s also home to many wild animals and
sometimes they can get hurt.

Here at the centre, the staff look after injured or very young animals and then
hopefully get them well enough so they can go back into the wild. It�s hard work
looking after them. The first task of the day is serving breakfast.

Most of the people who work here are volunteers. None of them are paid. They help
out and provide their time for free, for the love of the animals.

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Joe: Hi Barry.

Barry Smitherman: Hi Joe.

Joe: I�m here to help.

Barry Smitherman: Great. There�s a spare broom here.

Joe: Great. Thank you very much. So tell me about the rescue centre, Barry.

Barry Smitherman: Primarily our work here is to care for sick and injured animals
and birds and where possible release them back into the wild where they belong.

Joe: And you�re a charity, aren�t you?

Barry Smitherman: Yes, we are. Obviously we rely upon donations to keep the work
going, by people coming and visiting us at the centre and seeing some of our
animals and kind donations from the public.

Joe: And with this many animals here there�s obviously a lot of work to do.

Barry Smitherman: Yes, yes, it�s not easy. There is always a lot to do.

Joe: Well, let�s get going.

Barry Smitherman: Good idea.

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Loss of natural habitat has led to wildlife and humans living in closer proximity
to each other than ever before. When man meets animal, it�s the wildlife that often
comes off worse. Road traffic accidents, poisoning and attacks from domestic pets
often cause injury.

When the animals are first brought in, they often need treatment here at the animal
hospital. Let�s go and visit some of the patients.

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June takes care of the baby animals. Some of the tiny ones need a lot of attention.

Joe: So what�s wrong with this hedgehog, June?

June Smitherman: This hedgehog was attacked by a dog and it�s got two wounds: one
underneath, one on top.

Joe: And what sort of treatments are you going to give him?

June Smitherman: Well, I�ll give him a course of antibiotics. Hopefully that should
make him better.

Joe: And will he be released into the wild?

June Smitherman: Not this one because this one�s not going to be fit enough so this
one will stay with me until next year.

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Now it�s a big moment as one of the little hedgehogs is going to be released back
into the wild.

When this little chap arrived he wasn�t strong enough to feed but now he�s well
enough to survive in the wild. The big question is: will he want to leave?

Well, he�s not too sure at first. But now he�s made it back to where he belongs -
in the wild. And it�s thanks to this and other rescue centres across Britain that
more animals are free to be wild again.

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Listen A Minute- English Listening Lesson on Animals

I�m a real animal lover. I�m fascinated by the whole animal kingdom. I loved
animals when I was a kid. I used to read every book I could find on animals. I knew
all the different animal species. The most exciting thing for me was going to the
zoo. I would spend hours just watching the animals walk around, sit, or even sleep.
When I was older, I went on a safari to Tanzania. I saw real wild animals in the
wild. Everyone should do this once in their lives. Looking at animals in their
natural habitat is a real honour. Now I�m worried about the future of many animals.
Some of my favourite animals are in danger of dying out. We really need to change
our lifestyle so our children can have the chance of seeing animals in the wild.

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DesertMuseum

1. The mountain lion is ____________ cat native to North America.

the smallest.
the wildest.
the largest.
2. More than 300 animal species and _____ types of plants are found along 3
kilometer-long paths.
120.
1200.
12000.

3. The prairie dog is _________ that lives in underground tunnels.

a dog.
a worm.
a rodent.

4. The black bear is the only bear species in Arizona.

True.
False.
It's not said on the video.

5. Bird Trainer Dillon Horger says the birds don't fly away because
________________________________________________.
they consider the Desert Museum their territory.
they are trained to come back.
they are in cages.

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Hippo That Lives In A House

1. What is Tonie Joubert's Job?

a. He is a hunter.
b. He is a wildlife photographer.
c. He is a game warden.
2. What does Jessica drink twice a day?
a. weak sweet coffee
b. strong black coffee
c. weak hot tea
3. What has Jessica broken in the house?
a. lots of vases
b. a sofa and a bed
c. a chair and a table
4. Which room is Jessica's favourite?
a. the kitchen
b. the bedroom
c. the living room
5. Who does Jessica have her afternoon snack with?
a. the dogs
b. Tonie
c. the crocodiles
6. What does Jessica enjoy before going to bed?
a. a nice cup of tea
b. there is no information
c. a massage
7. How long do hippos usually live?
a. there is no information
b. into their forties
c. into their fifties
8. What other types of animals has Tony raised?
a. there is no information
b. elephants, buffalo, and lions
c. giraffes, tigers, and bears