Question

by the 1990s, only 25 adult florida panthers remained in southern florida. the cats were close to dying out. they needed new mates. then, scientists moved eight female panthers from texas to south florida. scientists chose texas panthers because they are like the florida panthers. the plan quickly paid off. five of the eight texas panthers had babies. they produced 15 texas - florida hybrid kittens. today, scientists believe that 100 florida panthers are living in southern florida. do it! scientists are helping to ________ the panther population. a compare b enclose c outwit d restore

Explanation:

The text shows that Florida panthers were close to extinction. Scientists brought in Texas panthers for mating, which led to an increase in the population from 25 to 100. This action is about bringing the population back to a healthy state, which is the meaning of "restore".

Answer:

D. restore