What Major Factor Prevents the Use of Captive Breeding Programs

question 174

Multiple Choice

What major factor prevents the use of captive breeding programs as a solution for saving endangered species?

• A) Breeding programs only work when a large population remains in the wild to teach captive-bred animals.
• B) The number of endangered species exceeds the space and resources available to maintain them in the wild.
• C) Breeding programs do not usually raise viable offspring.
• D) Genetic diversity of species bred in captivity is far too high for them to survive in the wild.
• E) Species bred in captivity become too attached to their keepers to be released into the wild.