Ancient Bat Found in Otago

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SMART Prep | Quick Question 210641

The Department of Conservation has placed new signs near a kauri forest track to remind walkers to clean their shoes. Kauri trees are vulnerable to a disease called kauri dieback, which can spread in mud on boots and bike tyres. Rangers say the instructions are simple but vital: scrub, spray, and stay on the formed path. Visitors who follow these guidelines help protect the forest for future generations. A school group visiting the area noticed that the track was damp after rain, so they took extra care before entering the reserve.

In the passage, what does the word "vulnerable" mean?

  

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What was the name of the tiny bat that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago?
The tiny bat was named Mystacina nymphe, and it weighed only 8 to 10 grams!

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