Scientists are particularly concerned about the decline of amphibian species and numbers because
A) the decline is occurring all over the world.
B) scientists can find no reasons for any of the declines.
C) the rapid movement of amphibians makes them hard to track.
D) amphibian decline is almost as great as that of birds and mammals.
E) scientists have not proven that humans are spreading a lethal amphibian fungus.

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The passage explicitly states that the decline of amphibian species is occurring all over the world. This makes it a particularly concerning issue for scientists. Option B is incorrect because scientists do have reasons for the decline of amphibians, including habitat destruction and disease. Option C is not discussed in the passage. Option D is partially correct, but A specifically addresses the global aspect of the decline. Option E is incorrect because the passage mentions a lethal amphibian fungus being spread by humans.

Scientists Are Particularly Concerned About the Decline of Amphibian Species