英语听力：自然百科 Newborns of Jasper 贾斯珀国家公园的新生儿

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Lambs spend their first month close to their mothers. For sheep, survival depends on quickness and agility². Throughout their lives, they'll be closely watched by predators³. These little lambs must learn to run first and ask questions later. This time, evading⁴ a lone⁵ wolf is pretty easy especially on a craggy mountainside. But sheep have many enemies out here.

 

Jasper is in full fragrant⁶ bloom. Food is plentiful⁷ and new life is emerging. Aspen trees cast their seeds to the wind. An elk⁸ gives birth in a forest hideaway. For the next few days, the mother will conceal⁹ her calf¹⁰ even from other elk. She must chase off last year's daughter, so she can nurse this year's son.

 

Elk aren't the only one with new arrivals. Coyote pups are already up and about. Their father guards them while their mother is out on a hunt. Energy and curiosity are these pups' greatest assets. There will be much to learn in coming months. Fortunately for them, coyotes are doting¹¹ parents.

 

But having a family of happy rambunctious¹² coyotes so near doesn't sit well with the mother elk. They are meat-eaters and make her nervous. After all, she has a newborn to look after. The pups dive back into the den¹³ she approaches. Their father remains¹⁴ outside, holding the high ground. Remarkably¹⁵, the elk takes the offensive, but she can't get at the pint-sized pups, they are safe in their den. When the coyote mother unexpectedly returns, the stalemate is broken. It's time to move on. The neighborhood has gone to the dogs.

 

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