动物真人秀

湖南卫视动物真人秀节目“奇妙的朋友”受到动物保护者批评

hug a baby chimpanzee

A new television reality show where entertainers hug whale sharks, kiss lions, feed pandas and dress up baby chimpanzees has come under fire from wildlife conservationists, saying such activities are cruel and are dangerous for both the humans and animals. In each episode, Li Yuchun(李宇春) and other stars are given zookeeping tasks that allow them to interact with wild animals at Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou.  "Many people may think getting cuddly is an expression of love. But they don't realize the hazards run both ways when humans and aminals get too close," said Xie Yan, a zoologist.

cuddle a koala bear 考拉

reality show  真人秀

entertainer   表演者

whale shark    鲸鲨

chimpanzee  黑猩猩 [ˌtʃɪmpænˈzi:]

come under fire  受到批评指责

wildlife conservationist  野生动物保护者

episode  一集

interact  互动

Chimelong Safari Park 长隆野生动物园

cuddly  令人想亲近搂抱的

hazard  危险，危害

zoologist  动物学家

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