f populations of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) continue to decline, one approach to prevent extinction would be captive breeding. How does this process work?   a. The remaining animals are moved into captivity to try to increase the population, after which they are reintroduced into the wild.   b. The remaining animals are moved to a national park.   c. The remaining animals are taken to the largest zoos so more people can see theam.   d. A few individuals are moved to an outdoor enclosure to ensure that mates are available.

Concepts of Biology
1st Edition
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Chapter21: Conservation And Biodiversity
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 6RQ: Which two extinction risks may be a direct result of the pet trade? a. climate change and exotic...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question
  1. If populations of white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) continue to decline, one approach to prevent extinction would be captive breeding. How does this process work?

      a.
    The remaining animals are moved into captivity to try to increase the population, after which they are reintroduced into the wild.
      b.
    The remaining animals are moved to a national park.
      c.
    The remaining animals are taken to the largest zoos so more people can see theam.
      d.
    A few individuals are moved to an outdoor enclosure to ensure that mates are available.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Biogeography
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Concepts of Biology
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:
9781938168116
Author:
Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:
OpenStax College