Lion habitats are almost extinct in the country. Even keeping this fact in mind, the most sensible strategy would be to desist from re-introducing lions in habitats where they have once been poached to death. Trying to bring lions back to habitats where they are likely to encounter a killer human contact is sinful.

The argument above would be most significantly weakened if which of the following were true?

Effective anti-poaching laws have been enacted.

Cattle grazers, farmers, and villagers in general still have an inherent hostility towards lions.

By 1960’s extensive poaching had made the lion almost extinct in the country.

Steps taken to raise the numbers of the lion species do not have international approval which would have otherwise brought in funds as well.

The steps taken to raise the numbers of the lion species have been criticized by conservationists and wild life enthusiasts.