Hello, today I will talk about endangered species.

What is an endangered species?
An endangered species is an animal or plant that is at risk of disappearing forever. There are only a few left, and if we don’t protect them, they might become extinct.

Why does Korea have endangered species?
The main reasons are habitat destruction, environmental pollution, and climate change caused by human activities.

• Habitat destruction: Farming, building cities, logging, and mining damage natural habitats.

• Environmental pollution: Cars and factories release smoke and chemicals, and plastic waste harms nature.

• Climate change: Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases that warm the Earth and cause weather changes, making it hard for animals and plants to survive.

Examples of endangered species in Korea:

• Moon Bear (Asiatic Black Bear): Lives in forested mountains, eats fruits and small animals. Threatened by deforestation and illegal hunting.

• Otter (Eurasian Otter): Lives in rivers and wetlands, eats mainly fish. Threatened by water pollution and habitat loss.

• Oriental Stork: Lives in wetlands and rice paddies, eats fish and frogs. Threatened by wetland loss and pollution.

We need to protect these species by taking care of the environment.

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Hello. Today I will introduce three species endemic to Korea.
First, here is the table of contents:

1. Korean Spotted Sleeper

2. Seoul Frog

3. Korean Spotted Sleeper / Spotted Sleeper

Let me begin with the first species, the Korean Spotted Sleeper.
This fish is endemic to Korea, and it lives in clear streams with slow flow, usually among gravel beds or in cracks between rocks. It eats small crustaceans, aquatic insects, and small fish. Because it is sensitive to environmental changes, it can only survive in clean water. It is classified as an endemic species because it naturally exists only in certain Korean streams and is not found in other regions.

Next, the second species is the Seoul Frog.
The Seoul Frog is also a Korean endemic species. It lives in rice paddies or wetlands. Its diet is mainly small insects and insect larvae. Its behavior includes breeding from May to June, and males continue their calls until late summer. The reason it is endemic is that it naturally occurs only in Korea and does not exist in other countries.

Finally, the third species is the Spotted Sleeper.
Its habitat is in the middle to upper reaches of clean, unpolluted streams. It feeds on aquatic insects and crustaceans. Its reproductive habit is that it spawns in May–June, and the male guards the eggs and even protects the young after spawning. The reason it is an endemic species is that it is a freshwater fish found naturally only in Korea.

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Hello, I'm Yeojun Shin who will present about Korea's Biodiversity Policy. First of all, I will present about CONSERVATION OF DMZ BIODIVERSITY

South Korea has a demilitarized zone called the DMZ that civilians cannot step into for peace with North Korea. Recently, interest in the DMZ has been growing. South Korea has a demilitarized zone called the DMZ that civilians cannot step into for peace with North Korea. This is because there is no civilian step, so there is less pollution and biodiversity preservation is good. Therefore, the country set up a research institute and related legislation to study the DMZ in 2012 Next, I will present Act on the Protection and Management of Wildlife

Korea has designated the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act to protect wildlife. The law regularly restores and manages habitats by dividing endangered animals into first and second classes at a rate of disappearance, prohibits the capture of such animals, and works to protect and manage wildlife in connection with international agreements such as the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

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Hello everyone.

Today I will talk about three endangered animals in Korea.

They are the Asiatic black bear, the red-crowned crane, and the Korean spotted barbel.

First, the Asiatic black bear is a mammal. Its scientific name is Ursus thibetanus. It has a white mark on its chest.

It lives in the high mountains of Korea, like Jirisan and Seoraksan. It likes big forests with many trees.

The bear eats acorns, chestnuts, berries, insects, and small animals. Sometimes it eats farm animals too.

It is an endangered animal in Korea and “Vulnerable” in the world. It is endangered because of hunting, forest loss, and problems with humans.

Next, the red-crowned crane is a bird. Its scientific name is Grus japonensis. It has a red spot on its head.

It lives in rivers, rice fields, and wetlands. In Korea, we can see it in Cheorwon and Suncheon Bay.

It eats rice, grains, fish, and small animals. Sometimes it eats plants too.

It is endangered in Korea and the world. The reasons are hunting, wetland loss, and human activity.

Finally, the Korean spotted barbel is a freshwater fish. Its scientific name is Hemibarbus mylodon. It has dark spots and lives only in Korea.

It lives in clean rivers with sand and gravel. It cannot live well in dirty water.

It eats small insects, worms, plants, and tiny animals in the river.

It is an endangered fish in Korea. The reasons are water pollution, river building, and loss of its home.

These three animals are very special to Korea.

We must protect them and their homes.

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In Korea, there are many animals and plants that are in danger.
We call them endangered species.
They may disappear forever if we do not protect them.

So, the Korean government is working to help them in many ways.
I will share two important policies.

First, the government protects their natural homes, called habitats.
Many animals lose their homes because of buildings, roads, or pollution.
If we protect these areas, the animals can live safely.
For example, wetlands, forests, and rivers are protected places in Korea.

Second, the government helps endangered animals by raising them in special centers.
These centers take care of the animals until they are strong and healthy.
Then, they are released into nature.
This helps increase the number of animals in the wild.

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First, let's take a look at the Korean tiger, the symbol of the Korean Peninsula and the disappeared king of Mount Baekdu.

The Korean tiger is a mammal, measuring between 2.7 and 3.3 m long for males and 2.4 to 2.6 m for females. Weighing in at around 180 kg to 300 kg for males and 100 kg to 160 kg for females. It is the largest tiger and has thick fur that has adapted to the cold environment.

It used to inhabit the entire Korean Peninsula, but now it is only found in parts of Russia and China. The main prey are wild boars and deer, and it is carnivorous.

They are believed to have already disappeared domestically and are classified as endangered species internationally. The causes of extinction include massive capture of Japanese colonial era, habitat destruction due to development, food shortages, and poaching.

Next, let's take a look at the disappearing paddy wetland guardian golden frog.

Gold frogs are amphibians, about 5 to 7 cm in size. They have gold stripes on their backs and their bodies are green.

Its habitat is mostly in the central plains, including paddy fields, wetlands, and reservoirs. It is carnivorous, and it mainly eats insects and invertebrates.

It is classified as a Class 2 endangered species in Korea and as a vulnerable species internationally. Causes of extinction include the reduction of wetlands, the use of pesticides, environmental pollution, and the influx of foreign species.

Finally, let's take a look at the scavenger eagle in the sky.

Eagles are birds and are the world's largest birds of prey, with a wingspan of about 2.5m to 3m and a body length of about 1m.

The body is covered with brown feathers, and the head and neck areas are hairless and have thick bones. It lives in Korea, including Cheorwon and Pyeongchang, in winter and in Mongolia and Russia in summer.

The main prey is the carcass of a dead animal, and it acts as a cleaner for the ecosystem.

It is classified as a Class 1 endangered species in Korea and as a vulnerable species internationally. Causes of extinction include food shortages, addiction, crashes, and habitat destruction.

Today, we learned about endangered species in Korea, Korean tigers, golden frogs, and eagles.

We must continue our protection and preservation efforts to protect these precious lives.

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The first example is China’s work to protect the Giant Panda.

The giant panda has been one of the most famous endangered animals for a long time.

Because of low birth rates and the loss of their natural homes, their numbers became very small.

To solve this, the Chinese government started protection programs in the 1960s.

They created panda reserves, and now there are about 67 of them.

They also used breeding programs and worked with other countries to help pandas have more babies.

In addition, they planted bamboo forests so the pandas would have enough food.

Thanks to these efforts, in 2016 the International Union for Conservation of Nature, or IUCN, changed the panda’s status from “Endangered” to “Vulnerable.”

This was seen as a very positive result around the world.

The second example is Kenya’s efforts to protect rhinos.

African rhinos lost many of their numbers because of illegal hunting.

The northern white rhino is now almost extinct, with only two females left.

To stop this, the Kenyan government and international groups hired armed rangers to protect the rhinos from hunters.

In reserves like the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, rhinos are carefully looked after.

Scientists are also using new technologies such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization to try to save the species.

Because of these actions, the southern white rhino and the black rhino populations are slowly growing again.

In conclusion, China has helped the giant panda move away from the risk of extinction, and Kenya is protecting rhinos through strong security and new science.

This shows how different countries use different methods to protect endangered animals.

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Biodiversity means having many kinds of animals and plants living together.

It is very important because nature gives us clean air, food, and water.

If biodiversity is lost, humans will also have many problems.

The first policy is establishing and managing protected areas.

The government creates national parks ans wildlife reserves.

Theses areas are safe habitats for endangered animals and plants.

People can visit these places and enjoy nature,

but they also learn the importance of protecting the environment.

So, protected areas help both animals and humans.

The second policy is endangered species consevation program.

This program protects animal and plants at risk.

laws stop hunting, and the government helps restore habitats and breed species.

Examples of protected animals include otters, Asiatic black bears, and green tree frog.

In conclusion, biodiversity is very important for the balance of nature and for human life.

By protecting endangered animals and their habitats,

we are also protecting our own future.

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저는 세계 다른 나라들의 멸종 위기종 보호 사례들을 조사 했습니다. 첫 번째로 중국의 상징 동물인 ‘판다’는 매우 낮은 번식률을 가지고 있어 IUCN 기준 ‘멸종위기’에서 등급이 올라가 ‘취약’ 단계에 위치해 있습니다. 그리고 판다는 흰 털에 눈 주변과 귀, 다리 부분이 검은 털을 가지고 있습니다. 또 판다의 주식은 대나무 이며, 포유류 입니다. 두 번째론 미국에서 서식하는 동물인 ‘흰 머리 독수리’입니다. 흰 머리 독수리는 노란부리를 가지고, 주로 물고기를 먹는 수리과에 속한 동물인데요. 하지만 이 흰 머리 독수리는 농약 DDT 사용으로 먹이사슬에 독성이 축적되어, 알 껍질이 얇아져 부화율이 급격히 감소되고, 인간의 무분별한 사냥, 또 환경오염으로 인해 멸종위기동물 이었습니다. 그당시엔, 미국 전역에 약 400쌍밖에 남지 않았다고 하죠. 따라서 미국은 농약 DDT 사용을 금지 시키고, 서식지를 보존하기 위한 노력을 해 2007년에 멸종 위기종 목록에서 제외됐습니다. 이상으로 저의 발표를 마칩니다. 감사합니다.

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I looked into some cases of endangered species protection in other countries around the world. First, the iconic Chinese animal called the Panda has a very low reproduction rate, so it has been upgraded from Endangered by the IUCN standard and is in the vulnerable stage. And pandas have white fur with dark hair around their eyes, ears, and legs. They also have bamboo, and they are mammals. Second, they are the White-Headed Eagle, an American animal. White-headed eagles, with yellow beaks, belong to the Suridae family, which mainly eats fish. However, the white-headed eagle was endangered because of the use of pesticide DDT, which accumulated toxicity in the food chain, resulting in a sharp decline in eggshells, reckless hunting and environmental pollution. At that time, there were only about 400 pairs left across the United States. Therefore, the United States banned the use of pesticide DDT and made efforts to preserve their habitats, and in 2007, they were removed from the endangered species list. That's all I'm done with my presentation. Thank you.

First, in Kenya, they protect rhinos and elephants from hunters. If someone kills an elephant in Kenya, the law punishes them. They also use eco-tourism to help keep the animals safe.

Second, in China, they protect pandas. They help pandas have babies, and some pandas are sent back to the wild. They also make forest paths so pandas can meet pandas from other places.

Today, I talked about how Kenya and China protect animals in danger. I hope all countries work hard to keep endangered animals safe.

First, the scientific name of the Golden Eagle is Aquila Chrysaetos japonica SEVERTZOV. Its characteristics include brown and golden-colored feathers. Its habitat includes cliffs, precipices, and mountainous areas. It preys on small rodents like mice, frogs, snakes, amphibians, and reptiles. In winter, it feeds on the carcasses of dead animals or fish. The reason the Golden Eagle has been designated as an endangered species is due to the destruction of its habitat caused by urbanization in Korea and the decrease in the population of its prey, which has led to a decline in the number of Golden Eagles.

Next, the scientific name of the Asiatic Black Bear is Urasus thibetanus ussuricus. Its characteristics include black and white fur. It lives in broadleaf forests and mixed forests such as those in Jirisan and Seoraksan. Its diet includes acorns, raspberries, chestnuts, other tree fruits, insects, honey, bird eggs, and small mammals. The reason the Asiatic Black Bear has been designated as an endangered species is that bear hunting was widely practiced in Korea until the 1970s.

Lastly, the scientific name of the Freshwater tortoise is Mauremys reevesii. Its characteristic is having a hard shell. It lives in the upper reaches of unpolluted mountain valleys. It feeds on dead fish. The freshwater tortoise has been designated as an endangered species because it was excessively captured due to rumors that it is good for human health, and for use in traditional medicine or as pets.

The first policy is the designation and management of ecological protection zones, The government designates important areas such as national parks and forests as protected areas,Strictly restricts acts of damage such as development.

The second policy is strengthening legal regulation and public engagement! In Korea, wildlife laws strictly prohibit capture, distribution, and damage of endangered species.And It operates a national reporting system and reports illegal activities to the competent environmental agency.That's how precious and indispensable endangered species in Korea are.!

In other words, protection of endangered species is a very important issue!! Thank you for listening to my presentation!

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