Because there are several species of animals there that don't exist anywhere else<span> in the world.</span>
D. Trade relied on shipping because of the area’s many natural harbors and navigable rivers.
4th option:
It has authority to handle both civil and criminal cases.
Special courts handle civil and criminal disputes.
** Additionally, cases tried in special courts (limited-jurisdiction criminal courts), such as misdemeanor court, may be reheard in a general-jurisdiction trial court without an appeal.