Badlands National Park completed the largest bison gathering operation in park history in October 2022. Approximately 1,600 animals were gathered and processed (microchipped, weighed, tested for health) with 655 yearlings and two-year-old bison sent to new homes. Bison that were not distributed to Tribes were released back into the park. . . .

Question

paragraph 2,The park strives to complete a regular gather operation every year to help manage the population. . . . Excess young bison are distributed through agreements and partnerships to Native American Tribes and other government agencies to help develop strong conservation herds and to support traditional uses of bison. The park manages one of the most highly sought-after bison herds in North America because of its genetic integrity and diversity. After this operation, Badland's bison population is approximately 1,000 animals.



(from "655 Bison from Badlands National Park Distributed to Multiple Tribes" by National Park Service)

Question
What does the description of the bison in paragraph 2 ,begin emphasis,most,end emphasis, clearly suggest about them?

Answer options with 4 options
1.
There are too many bison to manage effectively.

2.
The bison are carefully protected from predators.

3.
There are many ways in which the bison are cared for.

4.
The bison are desirable for their unique characteristics.

Answer 1

The description of the bison in paragraph 2 most clearly suggests that:

4. The bison are desirable for their unique characteristics.

This is indicated by the mention of the park managing "one of the most highly sought-after bison herds in North America because of its genetic integrity and diversity."