A student is conducting research on the impact of humans on whooping crane populations in the North America. Which statement best supports the student’s claim that animals have been positively impacted by human intervention?(1 point)

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Although the hunting of whooping cranes was criminalized, their numbers continued to decline.
Although the hunting of whooping cranes was criminalized, their numbers continued to decline.

Captive-bred whooping cranes have been introduced to natural environments.
Captive-bred whooping cranes have been introduced to natural environments.

In the 1800s, North America was home to over 1,000 whooping cranes.
In the 1800s, North America was home to over 1,000 whooping cranes.

In the early 1900s, the U.S. and Canada jointly signed a migratory bird treaty.
In the early 1900s, the U.S. and Canada jointly signed a migratory bird treaty.

Answer 1

The statement that best supports the student’s claim that animals have been positively impacted by human intervention is:

Captive-bred whooping cranes have been introduced to natural environments.

This statement indicates a direct action taken by humans (captive breeding and reintroduction) that has positively contributed to the population of whooping cranes.