Some endangered species are currently being kept alive through breeding programs in zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens.However, these programs are only temporary, because
A) most endangered species will be extinct before they can be bred in captivity.
B) these organizations have no space to build large healthy populations of these species.
C) captive-bred organisms never survive after being returned to the wild.
D) the genetic diversity of captive-bred organisms is too great for survival in the wild.
E) the public does not care about endangered species and is working to stop the programs.

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While breeding programs in captivity can keep endangered species alive for a while, the goal is always to reintroduce them to the wild. However, finding suitable habitats and ensuring there are enough individuals for genetic diversity can be challenging for these organizations. Lack of space is a major obstacle in building healthy populations of endangered species.

Some Endangered Species Are Currently Being Kept Alive Through Breeding