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Zhalong is a nature reserve(自然保护区)in Heilongjiang in northeast China. It is one of the world's most important wetlands(湿地). The area provides food and shelter for wildlife. It is an ideal(理想的)home for different kinds of plants,fishes and birds.
Many birds live comfortably in Zhalong Nature Reserve all the year while some only stay for a short time. There are many fish in the wetlands and the birds can easily catch them for food.
Some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means that there will be less and less space for wildlife.
More and more birds are in danger because they do not have enough living space now. Many of them die. The Chinese government wants to protect these endangered(濒危的)birds and they can be safe in Zhalong.
Every year a lot of tourists go to Zhalong to watch birds. This year members of our Bird-watching Club are going to study the different kinds of birds in Zhalong and the changes in their numbers. The study will begin next month.
We do a bird count once a year. We are now inviting secondary school students(中学生)to help. We need more people to help us count and do something to help the birds. Many people do not understand the importance of the wetlands. We hope this information will help people understand and make them actively take action to protect wildlife.
1. Why do some people want to change the wetlands?
To make more space for farms and buildings.
2. Why are more and more birds in danger now?
Because they do not have enough living space now.
3. When will the study begin?
It will begin next month.
4. How often do they do a bird count?
Once a year.
5. What do they hope this information will help?
They hope this information will help people understand and make them actively take action to protect wildlife.
