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ADVENTURES IN MONFRAGÜE ADVENTURER’S NAME: Myriam Fernández Bacaicoa 1

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1. Pam has prepared the gear to wear in a hike to Monfragüe. Find three things that are NOT appropriate, and circle (or underline) them: PAM’S LIST: - Cap

- Sunscreen SPF 20

- Sunglasses

- Sleeping bag

- Slim fit jeans

- Bottle of water

- Black shirt

- Mobile phone

- Flip-flops

- Hiking sticks

- Sleeping mat

- High heels

2. Pam has packed some food in her backpack. What is right and wrong about her choice?

FOOD Chips Cookies Beer “Bocata de morcilla picante” Walnuts

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X X

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3. When did Monfragüe become a National Park?

Monfragüe became a National Park the 2nd March 2007.

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4. Which two rivers cross Monfragüe?

The rivers Tajo and Tiétar cross Monfragüe.

5. What is a ZEPA (BSPA)?

A BSPA is a Birds Special Protection Area (Zona Especial de Protección de Aves) .

6. Choose the correct option: Prehistoric, Roman, Celtiberic, Arabic, Christian The castle was built in Arabic times.

7. The first inhabitants in the park came in the Neolithic.

What evidence can you find of their living there?

You can find cave paintings under the castle and some utensils.

8. What are the names of the two reservoirs in the park?

The names are the reservoir of Alcántara and the reservoir of Torrejón.

9. Can you name a bridge in the park?

Yes, the Cardinal Bridge.

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10.

Find the following trees during your visit to the park and draw the silhouette of their leaves: CORK OAK (Quercus suber)

STRAWBERRY TREE

WILD OLIVE (Olea europaea)

(Arbutus Unedo)

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Take a picture of the following flowers, then print it and stick it in here:

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LAVENDER

LADANUM

FOXGLOVE

(Lavandula stoechas)

(Cistus ladanifer)

(Digitalis purpurea)

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12.

Write the names of the animals that you can see in the park and take pictures of them: Bosca’s newts

black stork

black vulture

griffon vulture

Egyptian vulture

Black-winged kite

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What was most interesting for you in the video at the Interpretation Centre?

What I liked most in the video were the images of Monfragüe during the whole year and the pictures of the different animals you can find there.

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14.

Identify these birds according to the following flight silhouettes:

Griffon Vulture

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Buzzard

Black stork

During your visit at the Interpretation Centre, find:

A. The name of the products that birds of prey cannot digest: Pellet B. A mammal: Red Fox C. A water bird: Great Crested Grebe D. A bird of prey: Golden Eagle

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E.

An amphibian: Stripeless Tree Frog

F.

A reptile: Spanish Pond Turtle

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16.

Why is the cork oak important for the economy in the area?

Because it produces cork, which can be used to make a lot of things in a sustainable way. It also gives oaks that feed the animals. It generates lots of jobs and it is very important for the economy of the area.

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What kind of rocks can you find in Monfragüe?

You can find quartzite and slate.

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Where does the black stork nest?

It nests in high rocks(mountains) and trees.

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Name the three different kinds of vultures that you can see in Monfragüe: Black

Egyptian

Griffon

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Write a few words (at least 100) to describe this experience: I really liked the excursion because it was very different and the activities were very diverse. I especially enjoyed the treasure hunting and the time we spent together before going to bed. It was a pity than we could not see too many animals, but the ones we saw were amazing: the big griffon vultures and black storks, the dung beetle and, my favorite, the bosca’s newts that were not scared of us and kept swimming and doing newt’s things.

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The walks were relaxing and we got to talk and sing and dance and do weird stuff in very good company.

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LET´S RECAP: - What are endangered species?

An endangered species is a species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.

- Can you name some endangered species in your region?

Iberian lynx, Spanish imperial eagle, black stork, - What is a National Park?

A National park is a park in use for conservation purposes, as it is representative of its natural system.

- How many parks (Natural and National) are there in your region?

National parks =1 Monfragüe Natural parks =2 Cornalvo and Tajo international - What can we do to prevent more species from being endangered?  Know what species are endangered in the area.  Volunteer time to protect the wildlife in the area.  Plant native flora.

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 Do not use toxic herbicides or pesticides.  Watch the road and drive carefully.  Recycle and buy recycled or reusable products.  Do not purchase illegal products that come from endangered species.  Support and donate to wildlife parks and organizations that are working to help endangered species.  Get active and spread the word.  Reduce the amount of pollution that we cause.  Do not purchase products from companies that are known polluters.  Join a conservation organization.  Consume less.

- What are the good and bad aspects of preservation areas?

The good aspects are the protection of the plants and animals, the sustainable exploitation of natural resources and the creation of spaces that teach people to care for the environment.

The bad aspects are you can´t enter or walk freely in these areas and that sometimes they are in conflict 9

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with the economy of the people that have been living in the area for many generations.

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