Select all the correct answers. Exotic animals are meant to live in their natural habitats. If they are not in their natural homes, then they should be in controlled settings such as zoos. The average person is not equipped to care for them in a typical home. Experts estimate that approximately 20,000 exotic wild cats are living as pets in the United States. Sadly, that is almost more than the number of tigers that exist in their natural environment. In states such as Texas, people must have a license to own wild animals such as tigers, however, the state does not have regulations to guarantee the protection of those animals once they have been bought.

Caring for exotic pets is extremely costly and can become dangerous. Annual food costs for one tiger cub can cost up to $6,000. These cubs can even weigh up to 500 pounds in a just a few short months and become strong enough to overpower the average adult. These animals require plenty of space to roam and feel comfortable. Luckily, when pet owners are worried about not doing a good job raising these animals, there are pet sanctuaries that are willing to take the animals and care for them.

Monty is writing an argumentative text about not having exotic animals as pets. A classmate read an excerpt and suggested that Monty needs to strengthen his credibility.

What are two changes Monty can make to strengthen the credibility of his paper?
A. Include facts about laws related to owning exotic animals.
B. Share a personal story about visiting a zoo.
C. Include direct quotes from animal experts about the cost and care of exotic pets.
D. Remove information about pet sanctuaries.
E. Use stronger transitions between ideas.