Captive breeding has been successful in reintroducing many species back into their natural environments, but it is not a foolproof solution for saving endangered species. While it has been used for some endangered plants, it is generally more effective for animals. While captive breeding has advanced, it is still just one conservation technique used to try to save endangered species from extinction.

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Captive Breeding

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Captive breeding

A) can work for animals,but is generally not used for endangered plants.
B) has allowed for the re- introduction of many species to areas from which they had disappeared.
C) has advanced to the point where biologists believe it can be used to save most endangered species.
D) is the main conservation technique used to try to save endangered species from extinction.

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