Scientists find 208 new species
科学者たちが２０８の新種を発見
Summary
12 December 2011
Two hundred and eight new species of animals and plants were identified in the Greater Mekong in Southeast Asia last year. The new species are highlighted in a report from WWF, which is warning that the area is under threat from rapid development.
昨年、２０８の動植物の新種が東南アジアのグレイターメコンで発見された。 それら新種はWWFからの報告に特集されているが、WWFはその地域が急速な開発に脅かされていると警告している。
Vocabulary
carnivorous plants 肉食植物
plants that feed on insects
lizard トカゲ類
a small reptile （爬虫類）with a long body, long tail and four legs
the wildlife pantheon 野生生物の殿堂
a selection of species considered more famous or important
aversion 嫌悪
strong dislike of
a treasure trove of biodiversity 生物多様性の宝の山？
a place where there are many fantastic animals and plants which haven't been seen by scientists before
pressure is mounting
gradually increasing the exploitation of something
resources
supplies of raw materials
natural habitats
areas that offer the right conditions for a species to develop
conservation
the preservation of species
sustainability
keeping something going without outside help