Read the texts and complete the gaps with the correct word derived from the words in capital tags. use lowercsase tags.

when moose and cars meet
one of canada’s
fame animals is causing quite a bit trouble for the people of newfoundland. there, the moose, which was introduced to the island a century ago, has no natural enemies. but many of the animals are having tragic meetings with a predator of another kind: the automobile.
the economist reports that greater numbers of moose have meant at increase in
potential deadly accidents – about 700 a year – especially when the massive animals cross roads at night. collisions with moose are extremely dangerous” males can weight up to 550 kilograms and stand more than two metres high at the shoulder.
facing criticism that they have done too little to protect drivers, the authorities are trying to deal with one aspect of the problem. moose come to the roads because they like salt that is used to melt the surface ice. less salt would mean fewer moose, reason the authorities.
fortune, it will probably mean more accidents for drivers.
in
add, newfoundlanders are being asked not to drive so often at night. in summer, it will be a tough rule to follow, but an important one, as the warm months are when young moose are very active – and most likely to cross an automobile’s path.
butterflies are back
after years of decreasing numbers, more butterflies are visiting british flowers again. the telegraph reports that
rough 75 pre cent of the species that have been disappearing – such as the rare wood white and marsh fritillary – made a comeback last year.
butterfly experts thank
conserve efforts for this change, such as allowing for the growth of more wildflowers in wooded areas. last year’s better weather also played a significant role, according to dr tom brereton, head of monitoring at butterfly centre.
the warm summer of 2010 provided plenty of food, while the past two cold winters killed off a great number of parasites. both factors have helped the butterflies, which are highly sense to changes in the weather. they have been laying more eggs.

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