The Amazing penguin Rescue
Published on Mar 16, 2016
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contaminated
to make dirty or impure by adding something
The penguins feathers were contaminated with oil, after the oil spill. (Verb)
Photo by Alan Vernon.
vulnerable
in a weak position and opening to being wounded
The penguins were very vulnerable to the cold because, the oil had parted their feathers. (Adj)
Photo by Gueоrgui
surplus
an amount greater than what is needed
The people had a surplus of fish to feed the penguins after, they had almost none. (Noun)
Photo by jamestraceur
monumental
of great historical signifigance
The attempt to save these penguins was monumental, and will be greatly remembered. (Adj)
Photo by vgm8383
enduring
long lasting
Many penguins were enduring large amounts of pain because, the oil was attacking their skin (Adj)
Photo by theqspeaks
decimate
to destroy or severely damage something
The oil spill had a very good chance to decimate a large part of the penguin population, and other species. (Verb)
Photo by The Official CTBTO Photostream
preen
a way birds groom and rearange their feathers/fur
The penguins began to preen at their feathers to remove the oil, and began to get them sick. (Verb)
Photo by e_monk
permeates
to spread throughout out or fill something
When oil is released into the ocean it permeates the water, and begins to kill the ecosystem. (Verb)
Photo by onkel_wart (thomas lieser)
lash
to move violentley or suddenky
The penguins began to lash at the humans because, they tried to force feed them. (Verb)
Photo by Tim simpson1
elated
very happy, excited, proud, ETC
The penguins were elated to return home, after being treated. (Adj)
Photo by be OH be
