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"(1) A nature lover and local politician in the area had been trying for three years to capture the moose on video. (2) He finally got footage of the moose crossing a river and walking through tall grass. (3) Wandering the southwest region of Sweden is a mysterious white moose. (4) While other moose are typically dark brown or black, this rare moose looks almost entirely white, with soft white velvet coating, even on its antlers. (5) Many believed that the moose's white coloring was a result of a condition called albinism. (6) This is a condition that causes the loss of pigment, or color in skin, hair, and fur. (7) It is now believed that moose with this white fur have a recessive gene that causes white fur with specks of brown. (8) While this condition is totally rare, these weird white moose continue to pop up across Europe. (9) Their population is increasing in Europe, as moose in this area face few natural predators. (10) In order to protect these ghostly creatures, hunters have chosen to avoid these animals, effectively protecting them, allowing the populations to grow. (11) These white moose have also been seen in various areas of Alaska and Canada but are most common in the vast forests of Sweden and Norway in Europe. (12) With the number of predators, such as bears and wolves, in North America, it is unlikely that the populations of white moose will increase too much. (13) The animals' white fur keep them from being able to camouflage themselves in the forest, making them easy prey.
Which fact would be best to add after sentence 9 to develop the idea that while rare, the white moose population is increasing?
A. At a local restaurant, the patrons keep track of how many white moose they have seen wandering through the forests. B. According to the British Broadcasting Company, there are now over 100 white moose in Sweden alone compared to only 70 a few years ago. C. Based on a recent town hall meeting, residents think they have seen about 100 white moose in the forests of Sweden. D. Local news agencies in Norway are gathering videos of these rare white moose to create a tracking system for where these creatures are living.
Answer:
B. According to the British Broadcasting Company, there are now over 100 white moose in Sweden alone compared to only 70 a few years ago.
Explanation:
Alternative B, shows that a scientific investigation was carried out by a recognized and renowned organization that can present data obtained from studies and experiments that prove that, although rare, it is possible to affirm that the population of white moose in Europe is increasing over the years. years.
For this reason, we can say that among the options given in the question above, option B is the one that could be placed after statement 9, contained in the text.