Ahmad is a research scientist trying to secure funding for his facility. He and his colleagues specialize in the study of zoonotic diseases, but they need funding to continue their work. Which fact would Ahmad MOST likely include in his proposal for funding?

A.
The population is shrinking and research like this could hold the key to longer lifespans.

B.
Zoonotic disease cases are on the rise because a larger number of people have greater contact with wild and domestic animals.

C.
The depletion of the rain forest threatens to destroy valuable plants that could be used to create medicines.

D.
Stemming the spread of zoonotic disease will help undeveloped countries improve farming practices.