Read the thesis statement about wild animals in captivity. wild animals belong in their natural habitat; thus it is cruel to keep them in captivity. which is a counterclaim to the author's claim? although zoos do their best to provide care, the animals suffer unnecessarily in confined spaces. the animal welfare act of 1970 requires that zoo animals are well taken care of and protected. many guests consider a visit to the zoo to be a form of entertainment, not an educational experience. zoos are not able to fully recreate an animal's natural habitat.

B the animal welfare act of 1970 requires that zoo animals are well taken care of and protected

"The Animal Welfare Act of 1970 requires that zoo animals are well taken care of and protected" is a counterclaim to the author's claim.

It is a counterclaim because it represents the other side of the argument. It states an opinion that is opposite to the one of the author's claim, which is against animals being kept in zoos. The author of the counterclaim provides evidence, the passing of the Animal Welfare Act of 1970, to support his/her opinion and to disprove the author's claim.  

the answer is b-$11,337.