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Part 4
Now listen and answer questions 31‑40.
Today, we’re going to look at a fascinating amphibian: the salamander.
To begin with, let’s cover some key features of this animal.
The salamander is often mistaken for a 31__________ because of its body shape.
While both creatures have long bodies and tails, salamanders are amphibians, not reptiles.
Some salamanders have distinctive 32__________ that help them camouflage or warn predators that they may be poisonous.
One of the most incredible traits salamanders possess is their ability to regenerate body‑parts.
These amphibians have the remarkable ability to regenerate their limbs, spinal cord, and even their 33__________.
Now let’s move on to habitat and ecological role.
Salamanders often inhabit damp environments where 34__________ accumulate on the forest floor.
These moist areas give them protection from heat and dryness.
By consuming leaf‑litter insects, salamanders help regulate 35__________ level in ecosystems.
This makes them very important for forest health.
Their survival depends on healthy 36__________, which they use for laying eggs and seeking refuge.
Finally, we will talk about threats and human interaction.
A major threat to salamanders today is environmental 37__________, which contaminates their habitats.
Chemical runoff and waste from human activities are especially harmful.
Historically, salamanders have been used in traditional 38__________ for their perceived healing properties, even though there is no scientific proof for these benefits.
In their larval stage, some species resemble a 39__________ due to their external gills.
Climate change is a significant threat, as fluctuations in 40__________ affect salamander survival and breeding patterns.
That is the end of Part 4. You now have thirty seconds to check your answers.
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