Captive Breeding Programs in Zoos ____

question 57

Multiple Choice

Captive breeding programs in zoos ____.

• A) eliminate the need to preserve critical habitats
• B) can be used for most species except mammals
• C) require the captive population to number between 100 and 500
• D) increase the genetic variability of species
• E) are very unsuccessful

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