Newsela: Capybaras

According to biologist Sebastian Di Martino, what is the condition of the wetland Nordelta, and what should the residents aim to achieve with the capybaras?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are some of the facilities that have been built in Nordelta over the past 20 years?

What has been the local residents' reaction to the construction of a clinic on the last piece of natural land?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is Perla Paggi's perspective on the capybara situation in Nordelta?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why has the development on wetlands, such as Nordelta, been a controversial topic in Argentina?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What impact does large scale development of the wetland have on the capybara's natural habitat and the surrounding environment?

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

How do political views in Argentina differ regarding the Nordelta development and the capybaras?

What does Di Martino say about the proliferation of capybaras and its impact on the environment?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why are capybaras now virtually extinct in Argentina?

What has caused the extinction of many natural predators of capybaras, according to Di Martino?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2