Conservation biology supports all of the following ethical principles EXCEPT
A)biodiversity is desirable for the biosphere and humans.
B)all animals have the same rights or legal status as humans.
C)biodiversity has value in and of itself,regardless of any practical human benefits.
D)extinctions due to human actions are undesirable.
E)the complex interactions of ecosystems support biodiversity and are desirable.

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Conservation biology does not support the idea that all animals have the same rights or legal status as humans. While it is concerned with the preservation of biodiversity, it recognizes that humans have a greater impact on the environment and thus have a responsibility to act as stewards of the planet. However, this does not equate to giving all animals the same rights as humans.

Conservation Biology Supports All of the Following Ethical Principles EXCEPT