Sentence Dictation Answers - 2,000 near-threatened white rhinos to be auctioned



Answer to Dictation 1

The word auction usually conjures up images of priceless art and fine wines.


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Answer to Dictation 2

It rarely makes us think of a near threatened species of rhinoceros.


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Answer to Dictation 3

Those rich enough to splash out in excess of $10 million can bid for 1,993 white rhinos.


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Answer to Dictation 4

He started a rhino breeding project with about 200 animals 30 years ago.


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Answer to Dictation 5

He managed to increase his stock of the animals ten fold.


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Answer to Dictation 6

Home to more than 10 per cent of the world's total rhino population.


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Answer to Dictation 7

He has spent $150 million of his personal fortune on increasing rhino numbers.


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Answer to Dictation 8

His expenses include vets' bills and security guards to keep poachers at bay.


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Answer to Dictation 9

A billionaire that would rather save the population of rhinos from extinction.


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Answer to Dictation 10

They stand the least chance of surviving poaching.


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