▶ Topic : In the reading passage, there is ample support for the author's claim that relocating reptiles is not a practical idea. However, the professor in the lecture gives several reasons as a rebuttal at the author's claim.
First, the professor contends that overpopulation can be dealt with by creating new habitat and expanding existing habitat. For example, in UK, new habitat is made for lizard. They did not compete for food or space. This cast doubt on the reading passage's claim that relocation results in overcrowding and would lead to opposite effect such as starvation.
Next, the professor insists that if researcher take action properly, the spread of disease can be prevented. There are two ways. First, observers can divide the inhabitant into groups. Second, they can visit and investigate to know infected reptiles and when infected animals are discovered, observer can move them out of the area. This counters the reading passage's assertion that relocation would generate the diffusion of disease.
Finally, the professor argues that experts can protect the lizard when they are captured. They can locate water in the buckets, also install moss to offer a hiding place for reptiles. This refutes the reading passage's suggestion that reptiles might be damaged in the process of capturing. |