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are turning into barren stretches of dust and rock.
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are turning into barren stretches of dust and rock. 变成了贫瘠干涸的尘土沙石

and as deserts heat up, they are also expanding.
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and as deserts heat up, they are also expanding. 随着温度升高 沙漠也在不断扩散

He has provided for his herd, and in the process,
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He has provided for his herd, and in the process, 他为马群提供了水源 与此同时

would mean a slow and painful death.
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would mean a slow and painful death. 就意味着死前将饱受折磨

A missed kick, and it's all over.
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A missed kick, and it's all over. 没踢中 一切都结束了

and his prize is more than just the chance to drink.
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and his prize is more than just the chance to drink. 他所获得的奖赏不只是可以喝水

He's back, and just in time.
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He's back, and just in time. 到家了 时间刚刚好

But it takes time, and he is in danger.
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But it takes time, and he is in danger. 不过这需要时间 而他已身陷危险

Again and again, the male sandgrouse risk their lives
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Again and again, the male sandgrouse risk their lives 日复一日 雄沙鸡都要冒着生命危险

and that is important.
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and that is important. 这十分重要