Question

read this claim from an argumentative essay about zoos. zoos help to protect endangered animals, so they are necessary for animal conservation. which piece of evidence, if true, would best support this claim? removing animals from the wild and placing them in zoos can contribute to the endangerment of their species. specialists can breed animals at zoos to help increase their population. many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to diseases. funding sources for zoos can be limited, and they often rely on donations from the public.

Explanation:

The claim is that zoos are necessary for animal conservation as they help protect endangered animals. The evidence that specialists can breed animals at zoos to increase their population directly supports the idea of zoos aiding in conservation. Removing animals from the wild (first option) and animals dying prematurely (third option) are negative aspects related to zoos and do not support the claim. Funding sources (fourth option) are not related to the conservation - protection aspect of the claim.

Answer:

Specialists can breed animals at zoos to help increase their population.