DEBATE CLUB #8: Wild Animals : Are they all doomed to extinction?
Aren't humans basically an anomaly and wasn't planet Earth only meant for wild animals (and plants)? If we weren't here, it would be a clean paradise.
With more and more wild species going extinct, how can we share living space and resources on only one planet? Come to tonight’s Debate Club and discuss your views on this hot topic!
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C'est l'occasion rêvée pour pratiquer votre anglais dans une ambiance détendue. Animées par des professeurs qualifiés de langue maternelle anglaise, les séances de conversation du Debate Club sont conviviales, engageantes et efficaces !
DATE, VENUE & TEACHERS
- AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with Sophie Bussenius
- MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Lucia Forde
QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE
Are wild animals bound to be all extinct?
What is the purpose of wild animals?
Is hunting necessary to regulate some wild species?
Are there some wild species that are more useful than others?
How can we allocate enough space for the wilderness to live decently?
How do wild animals impact human lives and activities?
What do you think of the trend of rewilding?
Are wildlife sanctuaries a viable solution?
Should zoos and circus animals be banned?
How can we prevent illegal private ownership of wild animals?
Do we really have to eat animal proteins? What if the world population switched to a strict vegan diet?
Isn't human overpopulation also an issue?
Wouldn't our planet be better off without humans?
VOCABULARY
agriculture
animal proteins
animal regulation
apex predator
captivity
climate crisis
corruption
deforestation
endangered species
extinction
farming
food chain
human overpopulation
hunting
pets
poaching
protection
rewilding
threat
traditions
vegan diet
wild animals
wilderness
wildlife sanctuaries
work animals
zoos
SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT
animal regulation and welfare
animal sanctuaries
endangered wildlife
rewilding
world deforestation
SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS
https://www.youtube.com/
www.guardian.co.uk
www.independent.co.uk
www.nytimes.com
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