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IELTS Cue Card # 194 - Describe a wild animal from your country
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IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card.
Describe a wild animal from your country.
You should say:
- what the animal is
- what it looks like
- where it lives
and explain how you feel about this animal.
Model Answer 1:
As a person from Bangladesh, when I start thinking about a wild animal, the name of the mighty royal Bengal tiger unmistakably comes into my mind, simply because it is so different from any other wild animal, and it is the national animal in our country. So, I will go ahead and describe this royal animal as best as I can.
Although they are called the royal Bengal tiger, these wild animals are not unique to Bangladesh only because they also live in some parts of India, Nepal and Bhutan. But, as far as Bangladesh is concerned, our royal Bengal tigers live in the “Sundarban” which is widely viewed as the largest mangrove forest in the world.
Being the largest members of the cat family, in size, this majestic animal’s coat or skin is yellow to light orange with stripes ranging from dark brown to black, and the belly and the interior parts of the limbs are white while its tail is about 60-110 centimetres long and orange with black rings. Its head-body length is 140-280 cm while it has a height of about 95-110 centimetres at its shoulder. Their sizes can vary from up to 220 kg for male and 140 kg for female.
Being renowned for their immense power and strength, these wild animals are not only about to hunt on land but also in the water since they know how to swim also. On top of that, they can climb the trees and kill their prey by using their large and retractable claws. These fearless animals use their distinctive coats as camouflage to do the hunting, and they can travel miles to find buffalo, deer, wild pigs, and other large mammals.
Well, I feel that these wild animals are some of the rare natural wonders of our animal world, and as such, they should be preserved at all cost before becoming completely extinct. In fact, while their number was in hundreds of thousands before a hundred year, today they have come down to probably 2500 altogether because of illegal hunting and destruction of their natural habitat.
Sample Answer 2:
Tiger is a wild and common animal in our country. It is the largest animal of the cat species, and they grow up quite large. It can grow up to 11 feet and can weigh more than 300 kilograms. They generally live about 25 years and require a large habitat that supports their prey.
Most of the tigers in the world live across Asia, Turkey and Russia. The most recognisable feature of a tiger is its dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter foundation. The largest number of tigers can be found in India. Unfortunately, the total subspecies and the numbers of tigers are decreasing over time. Tigers are good swimmers and are often found crossing rivers and lakes in heavy tides.
Tigers usually hunt alone unlike other animals that prey in a group. They target their prey first and then aim at it. When the target is fixed, it attacks with a sudden ferocity overpowering the prey with strength and size. Tigers can run very fast and they often depend on their speed to catch prey.
This formidable large wild animal is getting extinct rapidly and they have become numbered in the world. Approximately only 3500 tigers are present in the world and the number is decreasing. In my opinion, we have a responsibility to prevent the extinction of the tiger as we are the primary reason for their extinction. Wild animals are part of the ecosystem we live in, and we have a natural obligation to preserve a balanced ecosystem for our own good.
Model Answer 3:
I'm so happy to have been given the opportunity to talk about a wild animal from my country. Well, before anything else, I'd like to thank you for this nice topic and the time to allow me to speak.
In my country, lions are revered as majestic and powerful creatures, symbolizing strength, courage, and royalty. These magnificent animals are among the most iconic species found in the wild, known for their golden fur, regal mane, and imposing stature. So, naturally, I will talk about lions here.
Lions are large carnivorous mammals with muscular bodies, strong jaws, and sharp claws, making them formidable predators at the top of the food chain. Adult male lions are distinguished by their impressive manes, which vary in colour and size depending on factors such as age and genetics. Lionesses, the females, are slightly smaller in size and lack the distinctive mane. Buth both genders are majestic when we look at them.
These awe-inspiring creatures primarily inhabit grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands across Africa, including protected national parks and wildlife reserves. Lions are highly social animals, often found in family groups known as "Pride", consisting of related females, their offspring, and a few dominant males.
As a symbol of strength and resilience, lions evoke a sense of admiration and respect among people worldwide. Their presence in the wild serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving natural habitats and conserving biodiversity. However, lions also face significant threats, including habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict, which jeopardize their survival.
Personally, I feel a deep sense of reverence and awe whenever I encounter images or footage of lions in their natural habitat. Their beauty, grace, and raw power serve as a testament to the wonders of the natural world, reminding us of the importance of protecting and preserving these magnificent creatures for future generations to admire and appreciate.
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