| Keyword | Description |
|---|---|
| Leopard | A big cat with spots, found in Africa and parts of Asia. |
| Endangered | At risk of disappearing from the world. |
| Habitat | The natural home or environment of an animal. |
At the Irapuato Zoo in Mexico, two special new friends have arrived! These friends are leopard cubs, and they were born on February 12. Leopards are big cats with beautiful spots, and they are not easy to find in the wild. These cubs are part of a program to help endangered animals, which means they need extra care to survive.
The mother leopard is 15 years old and can’t feed the cubs enough milk, so the zookeepers are feeding them with a special formula. The cubs are healthy and doing well. Visitors can see them from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in a special area, but they cannot touch them because they are still very small.
Leopards are amazing because they can live in many different places, like forests, grasslands, and even mountains. Sadly, they are in danger because of habitat loss and hunting. Scientists believe their numbers have dropped by over 30% in recent years.
The zoo is doing a great job helping these animals and has also had other exciting births, like zebras and Mexican wolves. This helps keep these species safe and growing!
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Leopard | Leopardo |
| Zoo | Zoológico |
| Program | Programa |
Time to discuss
- Why is it important to help animals that are endangered?
- What are some challenges that leopards face in the wild?
- How can zoos help protect animal species?
Let’s Write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph
- What are some of the places leopards can live?
- How does the Irapuato Zoo help endangered animals?
