ProSpecieRara

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/prospecierara

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the organizational mandate?Conservation and promotion of rare and endangered domestic animal breeds within Switzerland
2. What is the primary geographic focus?Switzerland, with specific attention to its diverse regional livestock heritage
3. What is ProSpecieRara and why does it help animals?It is a club that saves rare farm animals in Switzerland, keeping their special genes safe so farms stay strong and healthy.
4. Why do some animals need rescuing?Many breeds have been replaced by a few popular ones, so the old ones are almost gone and we could lose useful traits like disease resistance.

Genetic Erosion: The loss of genetic variation within a species or population, often due to selective breeding or population decline.
Domestic Animal Genetic Resources: The genetic material contained within populations of domesticated animals, crucial for agriculture and food security.
Agricultural Biodiversity: The variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms used in agriculture, essential for ecosystem health and resilience.