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..where 40% of the world's human population have made their homes.
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..where 40% of the world's human population have made their homes. 而世界上40%的人口都居住在沿海处

The adults do what they can, bailing out their nests.
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The adults do what they can, bailing out their nests. 成年火烈鸟尽其所能 把巢穴里的水舀出去

And the colony lies directly in their path.
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And the colony lies directly in their path. 而繁殖地正好位于风暴的路径上

while they are still at their most vulnerable.
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while they are still at their most vulnerable. 得以远离咸水

can use their forked tongue underwater as they do in air,
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can use their forked tongue underwater as they do in air, 不仅在陆地上 而且在水下也可以利用分叉的舌头

Today, their population is 12,000 strong...
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Today, their population is 12,000 strong... 如今 它们的种群数量已达12000多

that in shallow coastal waters, their calls not only fade quickly,
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that in shallow coastal waters, their calls not only fade quickly, 在沿海浅水区 它们的声音不仅会迅速消失

..seeking the shelter of this bay at a key time in their lives.
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..seeking the shelter of this bay at a key time in their lives. 在生命中的关键节点前来寻求这片海湾的庇护

And these sisters need to get their eye in.
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And these sisters need to get their eye in. 这对姐妹需要熟能生巧

enjoy getting their paws wet.
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enjoy getting their paws wet. 愿意沾湿脚掌