[Campbell Biology P.786] Based on the information provided, what would be the most effective... | Practice Question

Based on the information provided, what would be the most effective long-term strategy to ensure the survival of tuataras?

  • A: Relocating them to main islands and protecting them from human hunting.
  • B: Introducing them to new, larger continents to expand their habitat range.
  • C: Implementing strict rat eradication programs on their remaining island habitats.
  • D: Establishing large breeding programs in zoos worldwide to increase their numbers.

Explanation

The passage clearly states that the "future survival of tuataras depends on whether their remaining habitats are kept rat-free." This directly indicates that implementing strict rat eradication programs on their remaining island habitats is the most effective long-term strategy for their survival.