According to E.O.Wilson,protecting the world's biodiverse ecosystems is best implemented by all of the following steps except
A) mapping the world's biodiversity and identifying and protecting biological hotspots.
B) protecting remaining old-growth forests.
C) restoration projects, including rivers and lakes.
D) prioritizing protection of the world's endangered megafauna.
E) making conservation affordable for people living near reserves.

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Protecting the world's endangered megafauna is not the only step needed to protect the world's biodiversity. While it is important to protect threatened species, it is also important to focus on protecting entire ecosystems and the biodiversity they support. The other options listed focus on protecting ecosystems, restoring damaged areas, and making conservation efforts more accessible to local communities.