The recent rediscovery of the pygmy tarsier, thought to be extinct for the previous 85 years, suggests that
A) the population of this species is secure.
B) absolute confirmation of a species' extinction is extremely difficult.
C) extinction can be established with certainty.
D) this is probably the last individual of the species.
E) a species can re-evolve after it becomes extinct.

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The rediscovery of the pygmy tarsier after being declared extinct for 85 years shows that absolute confirmation of a species' extinction is extremely difficult.

The Recent Rediscovery of the Pygmy Tarsier, Thought to Be