Activity 2: The Secretive Skink [4 points]
We have a number of small lizards (geckos and skinks) living in New Zealand. One of the least common is the Chevron Skink. According to the Department of Conservation, Chevron Skinks live mostly on two islands - Great Barrier Island and Little Barrier Island. These islands are ‘animal reserves.’ Very few people, other than staff working for the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC), are allowed to live there. The DOC staff are called ‘Rangers.’ Their job is to protect the wildlife (animals and plants) living on the island.
Would you like to be a DOC ranger and live with the animals on Great Barrier Island?
On your blog list three pros (good things) and three cons (bad things) about working as a DOC ranger. At the bottom of your post, tell us whether you would like to be a DOC Ranger or not.
(Pros)
-I could protect wildlife-
-We could have an adventure while travelling through the forest--New animal from the forest-
(Cons)
-You may get poisoned by the snake-
-Homesick-
-You need to touch the deadly animal-
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Tena Koe Rheanne-Mae,
ReplyDeleteYou've made some really great points in your list of pros and cons. Becoming a DOC Ranger would be a big commitment because you will need to travel to islands called 'animal reserves' in order to protect creatures like the Chevron Skink.
As you have mentioned, it could be quite dangerous when it comes to dealing with poisonous animals. That's why being trained to become a DOC Ranger would be super important! The trained staff would teach you different skills and knowledge before you are out there on your own.
So, would you like to be a DOC ranger? Just like any other job it has its pros and cons but I personally would love to take part in protecting endangered species! What about you? :)
From Susie