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〖英文學習〗動物地理分區 (Zoogeographical Regions)

定義：
為了研究陸地動物的分佈，世界被劃分為六個主要的動物地理分區。每個分區都有其獨特的動物群落和生態特徵。

Definition:
For the study of the distribution of land animals, the world is divided into six major zoogeographical regions. Each region has its unique animal communities and ecological characteristics.

1. 古北界 (Palaearctic Region)

  • 範圍：歐洲、北非、中東北部、北亞和中亞
  • 特色：涵蓋了從寒冷的西伯利亞到溫暖的地中海地區，動物種類多樣，如棕熊、狼和駝鹿。
  • Range: Europe, northern Africa, northern Middle East, north and central Asia
  • Features: Covers areas from cold Siberia to the warm Mediterranean, with diverse species such as brown bears, wolves, and moose.

2. 新北界 (Nearctic Region)

  • 範圍：北美洲和格陵蘭
  • 特色：與古北界有許多相似的物種，如美洲野牛和灰熊，但也有獨特的物種如美洲獅。
  • Range: North America and Greenland
  • Features: Shares many species with the Palaearctic region, such as bison and grizzly bears, but also has unique species like cougars.

3. 新熱帶界 (Neotropical Region, also Neogea)

  • 範圍：中美洲、南美洲至墨西哥中部、加勒比地區
  • 特色：擁有世界上最豐富的生物多樣性，如亞馬遜雨林中的美洲豹、樹懶和各種鳥類。
  • Range: Central and South America to central Mexico, Caribbean
  • Features: Home to the world’s richest biodiversity, including jaguars, sloths, and a variety of birds in the Amazon rainforest.

4. 非洲熱帶界 (Afrotropical Region, also Metagea)

  • 範圍：撒哈拉以南非洲、馬達加斯加、中東南部
  • 特色：以非洲大草原上的大型哺乳動物聞名，如獅子、大象和長頸鹿。
  • Range: Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, southern Middle East
  • Features: Famous for large mammals on the African savannah, such as lions, elephants, and giraffes.

5. 東洋界 (Oriental Region)

  • 範圍：南亞及其鄰近島嶼
  • 特色：包括印度、東南亞等地，擁有獨特的動物如老虎、亞洲象和紅毛猩猩。
  • Range: Southern Asia and adjacent islands
  • Features: Includes India, Southeast Asia, and is home to unique species like tigers, Asian elephants, and orangutans.

6. 澳洲界 (Australian Region, also Australasian, Notogea)

  • 範圍：澳洲、大洋洲
  • 特色：以有袋類動物為特色，如袋鼠、無尾熊和袋熊，還有獨特的鳥類如鴯鶓。
  • Range: Australia, Oceania
  • Features: Characterized by marsupials such as kangaroos, koalas, and wombats, as well as unique birds like emus.

7. 南極界 (Antarctic Region)

  • 範圍：南極洲
  • 特色：極端寒冷的環境，動物種類稀少，但仍有獨特的物種如企鵝和海豹。
  • Range: Antarctica
  • Features: Extreme cold environment with limited animal species, but still home to unique creatures like penguins and seals.

總結 (Summary)

動物地理分區幫助我們理解陸地動物在全球的分佈情況。每個分區都有其獨特的氣候、地形和生態系統，這些因素共同塑造了該區域的動物群落。

Summary:
Zoogeographical regions help us understand the distribution of land animals across the globe. Each region has its unique climate, terrain, and ecosystems, which together shape the animal communities found there.

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