Question

Which of the following actions might be taken to protect a species listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act?

l. Dividing the natural habitat of the species into isolated fragments
ll. Making it illegal for humans to hunt individual members of the species
lll. Breeding individual members of the species in captivity
I only
II only
I and II only
II and III only

Answer 1

I am pretty sure it is II and III only

Step-by-step explanation:

Making it illegal to hunt them will protect them, especially if it is a major factor in their endangerment. Breeding the species in captivity can help the population grow without having to worry about them surviving in the wild.

Dividing the ntural habitat will split up the species and will not help them survive longer than they already would.

Answer 2

II only. i.e making it illegal for humans to hunt individual members of the species.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Endangered Species Act is one of US's prominent acts. It gives the general public (state and federal) obligation to protect all endangered plants and animals and even the habitats where they dwell. This act focuses mainly on protection and recovery of imperiled species and the environment upon which they thrive. The act, mentioning but a few,;

1. makes it illegal for humans to hunt individual members of the endangered species.

2. obligates state and federal agencies to ensure that actions approved, authorized or funded are not in any way a threat to the continued existence of these species.

3. allows authorities to determine whether or not a specie can be tagged as endangered.

The law does not state explicitly whether or not to divide the natural habitat of the species into isolated fragments neither does it talk about breeding individual members of the species in captivity.

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