Question

The author of "Student Opinion: Zoos should be banned" claims that zoo animals are unhealthy while being kept in captivity. Which selection from the article provides the MOST sufficient evidence to support the claim?

a-The zoo's staff shot this giraffe because they didn't think he would be useful for breeding another generation of giraffes. They had other male giraffes they could use for breeding instead.

b-Finally, zoos simply don't have enough resources to properly house the creatures they own. Natural, wild habitats cannot be recreated in spaces where animals are held captive.

c- The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) has reported that around 3,000 to 5,000 animals are killed each year in zoos in Europe.

d- Seventy-five percent of elephants kept in zoos are overweight. Forty percent of lion cubs pass away before their full life span.​

Answer 1

D- Seventy-five percent of elephants kept in zoos are overweight. Forty percent of lion cubs pass away before their full life span.​

Step-by-step explanation:

D must contextually be correct as it's the only answer choice that specifically talks about the health of zoo animals due to their captivity.