Why Do Elephants Face the Threat of Extinction While Cows

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Multiple Choice

Why do elephants face the threat of extinction while cows do not?

• A)Cattle are a valuable source of income for many people, while elephants have no market value.
• B)There is a high demand for products that come from cows, whereas there is no demand for products that come from elephants.
• C)There are still lots of cattle that roam free, while all elephants live in zoos.
• D)Cattle are owned by ranchers, while elephants are owned by no one.

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