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  • 爬移者的重要性

    Close-up of a green snake, highlighting its scales and vibrant color.

    What good are ?
    ::有什么好处?

    There is a lot of fear surrounding snakes and other reptiles. What you might not realize is that reptiles do a lot of good. For example, snakes eat rats and other small . Rats can carry diseases to people, so keeping their under control is very important.
    ::蛇和其他爬行动物周围有很多恐惧。 你可能不会意识到爬行动物能做很多好事。 比如,蛇吃老鼠和其他小老鼠。老鼠可以把疾病传染给人,因此控制它们非常重要。

    Importance of Reptiles
    ::爬移者的重要性

    Reptiles play an important role in the life of humans. In addition to playing an important role in many , which keep the populations of small animals under control, reptiles serve as food, pets, and have played roles in art and culture for thousands of years.
    ::爬行动物在人类生活中起着重要作用,除了在使小动物种群受到控制的许多动物中发挥重要作用外,爬行动物还充当食物、宠物,并在艺术和文化中扮演了几千年的角色。

    Reptiles in Art and Culture
    ::艺术和文化中的爬动物

    Finally, reptiles play a significant role in folklore, religion, and popular culture. The Moche people of ancient Peru worshipped reptiles and often put lizards in their art. Snakes or serpents are connected to healing and to the Devil. Since snakes shed and then heal again, they are a symbol of healing and medicine, as shown in the Rod of Asclepius ( Figure ). In Egyptian history, the Nile cobra is found on the crown of the pharaoh. This snake was worshiped as one of the gods.
    ::最后,爬行动物在民俗、宗教和大众文化中起着重要作用。古代秘鲁的莫切人崇拜爬行动物,常常把蜥蜴放入他们的艺术中。蛇或蛇与愈合和魔鬼联系在一起。蛇或蛇从流出到再愈合,成为愈合和医学的象征,正如《阿斯克莱皮乌斯之罗》(Figure)所显示的那样。在埃及历史上,尼罗眼镜蛇在法老的王冠上被发现。蛇被崇拜为神之一。

    The Rod of Asclepius, featuring a snake wrapped around a staff, symbolizes healing.

    The Rod of Asclepius, where the snake is a symbol of healing and medicine.
    ::Asclepius的Rod, 蛇是治愈和治疗的象征。

    Reptiles have also played roles in more recent popular culture. Unforgettable reptiles include Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo, and Raphael, otherwise known as the Teenage Mutant Ninja , and Godzilla, one of the most famous movie reptiles who has been terrorizing Japanese cities for years. Dino, from The Flintstones is one of the more lovable television reptiles. On the other hand is Nagini from the Harry Potter series. This tremendously long snake (roughly 12 feet) is difficult to forget as she was very important to Lord Voldemort. Though her appearances are far and few between, her unwavering loyalty to the Dark Lord makes her one of the more infamous reptiles.
    ::不可忘怀的爬行动物包括莱昂纳多、多纳特洛、米凯朗热洛、拉斐尔(又名“少年暴徒宁雅 ” ) 、 拉斐尔(拉斐尔 ) 、 拉斐尔(拉斐尔 ) 、 ( 拉斐尔 ) 、 ( 拉斐尔 ) 、 ( 拉斐尔 ) 、 ( 拉斐尔 ) 、 ( 拉斐尔 ) 、 ( 拉斐尔 ) 、 ( 他 ) 、 和 哥斯拉( 哥斯拉 ) 等 最 著名的 电影爬行动物之一 、 多年来一直 恐吓 日本 城市 。 迪诺( Dino ) 是 更 可爱 的 电视爬行动物之一 。 另一方面 , 是 哈利 波特 系列 的 拿基尼( Nagini ) 、 ( 约 12 英尺 ) 、 很难忘记 、 因为 对伏尔底魔王非常重要 ) 。 尽管 她的 、 、 、 也很少 、 、 也很少 、 她的 向黑暗神 的 、 、 也比 更 、 更 的 、 更 更 也更 的 、 更 更 也更 的 的 的 、 更 也更 更 更 更 的 更 更 更 更 的 的 的 的 的 、 、 更 、 更 更 更 更 更 更 的 的 的 的 的 更 的 的 的 的 、 更 更 更 更 更 更 更 的 的 的 的 的 更 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 、 、 、 的 、 、 、 、 、 、 、 更 更 的 的 、 、 、 更 更 更 的 的 的 的 、 更 更 更 更 更 更 更 更 的 的 、 更 、 更 更 更 更

    Reptiles as Pets
    ::像宠物一样的爬行动物

    Reptiles also make good pets. In the Western world, some snakes, especially less aggressive , like the ball python or corn snake, are kept as pets. Turtles, particularly small land-dwelling and freshwater turtles, are also common pets. Among the most popular are Russian tortoises, Greek spur-thighed tortoises, and terrapins. Large constrictor snakes like pythons, boa constrictors, and anacondas are powerful wild animals capable of killing an adult human, and they are commonly kept as pets. Many people don't think this is a wise idea, as these reptiles pose dangerous threats to people, especially children.
    ::爬虫类也养宠物。 在西方世界,一些蛇,特别是攻击性较小的蛇,如球或玉米蛇,被作为宠物保存。 海龟,特别是小陆地栖息和淡水龟,也是常见的宠物。 最受欢迎的是俄罗斯的乌龟、希腊的刺激性高的乌龟和龙虾。 大型的松鼠蛇,如、松鼠和蚂蚁等,是能够杀死成年人类的强大野生动物,通常被作为宠物保存。 许多人不认为这是一个明智的想法,因为这些爬虫类对人,特别是儿童构成了危险的威胁。

    Reptiles are capable of recognizing people by voice, sight and smell ; many are capable of learning. Some species actually benefit from interaction with humans. When cared for properly, all live as long or longer than mammalian pets of similar size. Having a reptile as a pet, you get to learn about everything from adaptation , behavior and the environment, to nutrition, camouflage and reproductive strategies. Learning about the natural history and proper captive care of these animals just might change your world outlook and get you thinking more about the environment as a whole.
    ::爬虫类能够通过声音、视觉和嗅觉来认识人; 许多人能够学习。 有些物种实际上受益于与人类的互动。 当被适当照顾时, 所有人都能活得比哺乳动物的宠物长长长或长。 具有爬行动物的宠物, 你可以学到从适应、行为和环境到营养、迷彩和生殖策略等所有东西。 了解这些动物的自然历史和适当的被俘的照料可能会改变你的世界观, 让你更多地思考整个环境。

    Keep in mind that if you want to have a snake as a pet, that there are no herbivorous snakes, and you must be willing to feed it a proper diet. Be prepared to feed your snake, or other reptile, mice, rats, birds' eggs , , or . And these need to be served raw. Of course, the herbivorous reptiles, such as the green iguanas and some tortoises, are much easier to feed. They eat foods such as chopped collard greens, romaine lettuce, chopped squash and bananas.
    ::请记住,如果你想养蛇当宠物,那么没有食草蛇,而且你必须愿意养活它。准备养活你的蛇或其他爬行动物,小鼠、老鼠、大鼠、鸟蛋,或者。这些需要用生的。当然,食草性爬行动物,如绿蜥蜴和一些乌龟,更容易进食。它们吃食物,如切开的花环绿、罗玛菜生菜、切碎的壁球和香蕉。

    Reptiles as Food
    ::作为食物的爬行动物

    Reptiles are important as food sources for people:
    ::爬行动物作为人民的食物来源很重要:

    • Green iguanas , a type of large lizard, are eaten in Central America.
      ::绿蜥蜴是一种大型蜥蜴,在中美洲被吃掉。
    • The tribals of Irulas from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in India are known to eat some of the snakes they catch.
      ::来自印度安得拉邦和泰米尔纳德邦的伊鲁拉斯部落,
    • Cantonese snake soup is consumed by local people in the fall to prevent colds. The soup is believed to warm up their body of those who eat it.
      ::广东蛇汤在秋天被当地人消费,以防止寒冷。 据认为,这种汤温暖了食肉者的身体。
    • Cooked rattlesnake meat is commonly consumed in parts of the Midwestern United States. You can eat rattlesnake meat without worry of the poisonous venom. Other snake meat is consumed throughout the world.
      ::在美国中西部地区,烹饪的响尾蛇肉通常被食用,你可以吃响尾蛇肉而不必担心有毒毒液,其他蛇肉则在全世界消费。
    • Turtle soup is consumed throughout the world.
      ::全世界的海龟汤都消耗殆尽。

    Summary
    ::摘要

    • Reptiles have served as symbols in folklore, religion, and popular culture.
      ::爬行动物一直是民俗、宗教和大众文化的象征。
    • Reptiles are eaten as food and kept as pets.
      ::爬行动物作为食物被吃掉,作为宠物保存。

    Explore More
    ::探索更多

    Use the resource below to answer the questions that follow.
    ::利用以下资源回答以下问题。

    • From Hairy Feet to High Tech at (5:46)
      ::从毛脚到高科技(5:46)
    1. Explain how gecko lizards can climb walls and walk across ceilings?
      ::解释壁虎蜥怎么爬墙 穿过天花板?
    2. What do you find on the tips of the hairs on geckos' feet? Why are these important to their climbing ability?
      ::壁虎脚毛尖上有什么发现?
    3. What is gecko tape?
      ::什么是壁虎胶带?
    4. What uses can you imagine for gecko tape? List two uses.
      ::壁虎胶带有什么用?

    Review
    ::回顾

    1. What would be the downside if you exterminated all snakes?
      ::如果你消灭了所有的蛇,那会有什么下场呢?
    2. What dangerous snakes are kept as pets? Why is this not a good idea?
      ::还有什么危险的蛇是作为宠物保存的?为什么这不是个好主意呢?
    3. What reptile is your favorite? Why?
      ::你最喜欢什么爬行动物?