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This fearsome-looking beast
这种面目吓人的动物
is a Chinese alligator
就是扬子鳄
known as the Muddy Dragon
也叫土龙
Despite its association with the mythical Chinese dragon
尽管和传说中的龙有关系
the reptile has long been regarded by country people
这种爬行动物一直以来却被村民看做是
as a fish-eating pest
吃鱼的祸害
and has been persecuted
并一直被捕杀
almost to the point of extinction
几乎到了灭绝的边缘
There are only around 150 Chinese alligators
现在只有大约150只扬子鳄
left in the wild
生存于野生环境中
and it's mainly down to the care and protection
多亏像老农常金荣这样
offered by dedicated people like retired farmer
致力于此的人们的
Chang Jinrong
关心和保护
that any survive at all
他们才得以幸存
Today, most Chinese alligators live in captivity
现如今大多数扬子鳄生活在豢养环境中
At this breeding center near Xuancheng
在宣城附近的繁殖研究中心
Chinese alligators gather for their extraordinary courtship
扬子鳄由于他们独特的求爱方式而聚集在一起
The males bellow to attract a mate
雄性发出吼声以吸引异性
As it travels through the water
声音在水中向四周传播
the sound is both heard and felt by the female
可以被雌性听到和感觉到
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