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●Australias Christmas beetles are disappearing

○澳大利亚的圣诞甲虫正在消失

The Christmas beetle is as unique1 to Australia as koalas and kangaroos.Scientists think that the decreasing number of Christmas beetles is due to habitat2 loss. Scientists fear the Christmas beetle may soon die out. They askedpeople to send them photos if they see the beetle.

圣诞甲虫与考拉和袋鼠一样，是澳大利亚独有的。科学家们认为圣诞甲虫数量的减少是由于栖息地的丧失。科学家们担心圣诞甲虫可能很快就会灭绝。他们要求人们如果看到这种甲虫就给他们发照片。

●In Yunnan， butterflies getting close attention

○在云南，蝴蝶受到密切關注

Research teams in Kunming have recently completed a comprehensive3 listof butterflies in Yunnan province. The studies are expected to contribute more to biodiversity4 conservation5 in the country.

昆明的研究团队最近完成了一份全面的云南蝴蝶名录。人们期望这些研究会为中国的生物多样性保护做出更多贡献。

●China announces latest 19 national archaeological6 parks

○中国新公布了19个国家考古遗址公园

China announced its latest list of national archaeological parks， increasing thetotal number in the country to 55. These new national archaeological parks are ofnational， historical and cultural significance7.

中国公布了国家考古遗址公园的最新名单，使全国考古遗址公园总数增至55 个。这些新的国家考古遗址公园在民族、历史和文化上均具有重要意义。