Audio Zepis Nomer Sorak Kuprazniniu Adin Today we are discussing the problem of American national parks with Dr. Tony Stone, who is a famous specialist on wildlife in the usa.0:00
We are glad to have you in the studio.0:16
Well, Doctor, nowadays people tend to talk more about wildlife, concentrating their attention on animals that live in the wild.0:20
Do you think it is really important?0:28
Different species of birds and animals have become rare.0:31
You certainly know that the bald eagle is the official national bird of the United States of America.0:35
It can be seen on 25 cent coins and dollar bills.0:42
It used to live in many of the forest areas of the country from Florida to Alaska, but it is now decreasing in number.0:47
That's true, but the American government and ordinary people have tried to save various endangered species.0:55
And that doesn't necessarily concern only birds and animals.1:04
We try to save plants too.1:09
Generally speaking, we should preserve the most beautiful wild areas in the US for these purposes, national parks are created.1:12
Are there many of them in the USA?1:21
There are more than 300 national parks, national seashores, national forests and recreation areas.1:25
Are national parks protected territories?1:33
They are, on the one hand the most beautiful wild areas of the country.1:37
And on the other hand, they have a great natural, historical or scientific interest.1:42
And people can come to these places and enjoy the countryside.1:48
Which of the American national parks are the most famous?1:53
I would certainly include the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone and Yosemite Valley.1:57
They are among the most famous national parks.2:03
I think Yellowstone was the first national park in the U.S. that's right.2:07
Actually, it became the world's first National park in 1872.2:13
It is situated high in the Rocky Mountains.2:18
Its territory is really vast.2:21
I've been there once and admired the place.2:24
Millions of people visit the park, but the land is still unchanged.2:27
It's still a wilderness.2:31
There are so many picturesque places.2:35
The high mountains round Yellowstone are covered with evergreen forests.2:38
Different animals live there and move around freely in the park.2:43
You can ride a horse there or take a boat trip.2:48
You can spend a quiet summer day fishing by a river or a blue mountain lake.2:51
In winter, Yellowstone park is covered with heavy snow, but visitors still come to ski or skate.2:56
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