With a population of fewer than 10,000
individuals remaining, the aye-aye is
considered an endangered species. In fact,
aye-ayes were thought to be completely
extinct in 1933, but they were rediscovered 15
years later. Habitat loss due to farming is one
reason behind why there are fewer and fewer
aye-ayes in existence. Another explanation is
local superstition The people of Madagascar
believe that the aye-aye is a sign of bad luck
and the only way to prevent misfortune is
killing the animal on sight

The author organizes this paragraph with
the purpose of describing the
A events that led to the aye-aye's
endangered status
B. causes of the aye-aye's decreasing
population and the effects of hunting on
the number of aye-aye in existence.
C fact that the aye-aye is on the
endangered species list and comparing it
with other animals on the list.
D. the problem with the aye-aye being an
endangered species and the steps being
taken to increase their population