Many Zoos Participate in Species Survival Plans in Which Members

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Multiple Choice

Many zoos participate in species survival plans in which members of a particular endangered species are transferred from zoo to zoo to mate with other members of that species.Why is this mating technique important for the continuation of the species?

• A)Oftentimes,zoos will have only one sex of the endangered animal,so to mate those individuals,they must be moved to another zoo with members of the opposite sex.
• B)This reduces the genetic diversity of the population as a whole and increases the likelihood that the species will survive and thrive in the wild.
• C)This technique allows captive animals to experience different environments,since they are unlikely to ever be released back into the wild.
• D)This technique increases the genetic diversity of the next generation of the species,which makes them more suited to weather any disturbances in their natural habitats upon release.
• E)There are only a few zoos that are certified to house and rear young,so mating and birth must take place at these facilities.

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