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Jeff Corwin is
a scientist and author. He does these jobs with one life goal: to help save animals
and their habitats. His latest book, 100 Heartbeats:
The Race to Save Earth's Most Endangered Species, is a collection of stories
about animals on the edge(边缘) of extinction.
Corwin recently talked to TFK kid reporter Sarah Horbacewicz.
Reporter:
How would you describe your job?
Corwin:
My job is to travel around, look at animals and
tell their stories.
Reporter:
When did you know this is what you wanted to do?
Corwin:
I knew that when I was 6 years old. My dad was
a police officer, and we lived in the city. I really enjoyed the time when I could
go to the quiet countryside. The day that I saw my very first wild snake, I knew
that's what I would do for the rest of my life. I didn't know if I would be a teacher
or a zookeeper, but I know I would have a life connected with (与……有关) nature.
Reporter:
Why did you write the book?
Corwin:
We're losing species(物种) very fast. I wanted to show people that while we are in a very serious
situation, we are not at the point of no return. If we make big changes, we
may have the chance to save what remains.
Reporter:
Is it true that humans are the reason that many
of these animals are in danger?
Corwin:
Human beings have a powerful effect on every other
living thing. The challenge is to make that effect a positive one.