Asked by Adriana Carrasquillo on Jun 30, 2024
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Some animals are facing extinction as a direct result of deliberate efforts to exterminate them because of their perceived harm to economically useful species. Examples of these include
A) cheetahs and rhinos.
B) passenger pigeons and cheetahs.
C) prairie dogs and rhinos.
D) rhinos and macaws.
E) mountain lions and wolves.
Deliberate Extermination
A planned and intentional act of completely destroying or eliminating a group or species.
- Discern the reasons behind the vulnerability and obliteration of various species.
- Comprehend the impacts of human activities on wildlife populations and their habitats.
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Savannah FoleyJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Mountain lions and wolves have been targeted for extermination due to their perceived threat to livestock and other economically valuable animals, leading to significant declines in their populations.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the reasons behind the vulnerability and obliteration of various species.
- Comprehend the impacts of human activities on wildlife populations and their habitats.