Comprehension "Why the leopard got its spots?" Andalucía 2012

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WHY THE LEOPARD GOT ITS SPOTS?

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QUESTIONS

ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-3 ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE TEXT. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.

1. How did the researchers come to their conclusions?

• The researchers came to their conclusions comparing images of 35 different species of cats found on the Internet and relating their coat patterns with the environment in which they live.

2. According to the study, would cats living in the savanna need irregular or complex patterns?

• No, they would tend to have just small spots or simple pattern since there isn’t much vegetation around.

3. What practical implications may the research have in the future?

• Scientists think that this research could help to protect endangered species of marsupials helping us to restore their ecosystems and giving them a new chance to survive.

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