In Studying Endangered Species, Why Are Patterns of Vulnerability Important

Multiple Choice

In studying endangered species, why are patterns of vulnerability important to understand?

A) Patterns of vulnerability help conservation biologists understand the positive contributions humans make to habitats of endangered species.
B) Patterns of vulnerability are not helpful in studying endangered species; these patterns cause species to go endangered.
C) Patterns of vulnerability help conservation biologists use the fire-brigade approach to prevent negative impacts and extinction of species due to human behaviors.
D) Patterns of vulnerability help conservation biologists better mitigate the negative impacts that humans might cause and they may help prevent extinctions.
E) Patterns of vulnerability are not very helpful since so many species are at-risk; there is not enough time to implement preventive measures.