IELTS Reading: Why we need to protect polar bears

<p>In this podcast you'll learn tips about guessing True False and Not Given questions, reference words, and how to use conditional sentences in your Writing Task 2.</p><p>This text about polar bears explains how they are uniquely adapted to extreme Arctic conditions and possess genetic traits that may help scientists understand health problems in humans. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>threatened</strong> – at risk of harm or extinction ❄️</p><p><strong>adapted</strong> – changed to suit particular conditions 🐾</p><p><strong>genetic</strong> – relating to genes or inherited characteristics 🧪</p><p><strong>mutation</strong> – a change in a gene 🔬</p><p><strong>conservation</strong> – the protection of animals and the environment 🌱</p><p><strong>extinction</strong> – the complete disappearance of a species 🦣</p><p><strong>a breakthrough</strong> – an important discovery or development 💡<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p><p><br /><br /><a href="https://payhip.com/b/Emxfa" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><br /></a><br /></p>