Answer: C) Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases.
Explanation: a claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. When making a claim, it is important to have elements to support it, like specific examples, statistics, etc, preferably from reliable sources. From the given options the one that best support the claim that zoos must improve conditions so that they can meet the health and safety needs of the animals, is option C, because it explains one of the consequences of having animals exposed to infectious diseases (consequences of failing to meet the health and safety needs of the animals).
