No 8 Protecting Wildlife 保护野生动物
To quote Prince William, many endangered species are dying out at an alarming rate. Whales, sharks and dolphins are in danger of extinction due to being netted for their valuable fins, while insects, deer and kangaroos are becoming distinct because their living spaces are being reduced. Fortunately, we’ve made great progress in preventing the mass distinction.
引用威廉王子的话说，很多濒危物种正以惊人的速度灭绝。鲸鱼，鲨鱼和海豚处于灭绝的危险中，因为人们为（获得）它们宝贵的鳍而用网捕捉它们。而昆虫，鹿和袋鼠的灭绝是因为它们的生存空间正在减少。幸运的是，在阻止大规模灭绝上，我们已经取得了巨大进步。
On the plain of Tibet, hunters searched for herds of Tibetan antelopes with binoculars. Intending to make profits, they shot these sacred creatures and skinned them, which meant removing their fur. In an effort to recover their population, the authorities are taking effective measures, such as building reserves, banning buying related goods, and watching over them day and night to keep them from attacks.
在青藏平原上，猎人们用望远镜搜寻成群的藏羚羊。为了赚取利润，他们射杀这些神圣的生物然后剥皮（剥皮的意思是移除皮毛）。为了恢复藏羚羊的数量，官方正采取有效措施，比如建设保护区，禁止购买相关产品，并日夜监视以保护它们免受攻击。
Aside from illegal hunting, habitat loss brought about by modern civilization is threatening wildlife. Birds and koalas are under pressure to adapt to the field, where billions of trees on average are being cut down every year. It’s for this reason that the WWF constantly advertise unusual species through posters, bird field guides, and animal fact sheets to stir up public emotions and interest in their welfare.
除了非法捕猎，现代文明造成的栖息地丢失也在威胁着野生动物。鸟类和考拉承受着适应田野的压力，因为这里平均每年有几十亿棵树被砍伐。正是因为这一原因，世界野生动物基金会不断地用海报、鸟类图鉴和动物事实清单来宣传不常见的物种，以激起公众的情感和对它们福利的兴趣。
When it comes to wildlife conservation, what on earth should we do to preserve our neighborhood? Only when we learn to exist in harmony with them can we stop being a threat to Earth; Only if we can make out their beauty will we volunteer our time to care for them; Only by observing them closely will we be reminded of their past, be aware of their present, and be concerned about their future.
说到野生动物保护，我们究竟应该做什么来保护人类的邻居们呢？只有当我们学会与它们和谐共存，我们才不再是地球的威胁。只要我们能看清它们的美，我们就会自愿拿出时间去照顾它们。只有通过仔细观察它们，我们才能回想起它们的过去，认识到它们的现状，并关心它们的未来。