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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animals are very different from each other. Every animal has its own distinct characteristics and appearance. Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article below shows a very interesting reason behind the animal’s skin pattern and its purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future\/article\/20191031-the-truth-behind-why-zebras-have-stripes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. In your own words, explain the study and why zebras have stripes.<\/li>
  2. What other interesting animal features do you know of? How are they helpful to them or to us humans?<\/li>
  3. What are implications of the number of endangered animals increasing?<\/li>
  4. Have you got any pets or interest in animals? What are your preferences when it comes to animals?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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