Question

it is hard for some people to believe that manatees and elephants have so much in common. after all, manatees live underwater and have flipper - like feet. however, manatees, like elephants, are pretty big—an adult weighs about two tons! the biggest similarity is the manatee’s large, flexible, upper lip, which acts like a shortened trunk. manatees use their lips—or “trunks”—to gather food, eat, and interact with other manatees.
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based on this passage, it is clear that the author wants the readers to
a. keep manatees off the endangered species list
b. consider how manatees are similar to elephants
c. avoid manatees when deep sea diving
d. study the eating habits of adult manatees
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Explanation:

The passage compares manatees and elephants, highlighting their size and the function of manatees' upper lips (similar to a shortened trunk of elephants). Option A is incorrect as there's no mention of endangered species. Option C is incorrect as deep - sea diving isn't discussed. Option D is incorrect as the passage isn't focused on studying adult manatees' eating habits. Option B aligns with the author's comparison of manatees and elephants.

Answer:

B. consider how manatees are similar to elephants