单选题

　　[阅读选择]Demands for stronger protection for wildlife in Britain sometimes hide the fact that similar needs are felt in the rest of Europe. Studies by the Council of Europe， of which 21 counties are members， have shown that 45 per cent of reptile（爬行类的）species and 24 per cent of butterflies are in danger of dying out.

　　Recent studies by the council of Europe have indicated that ______.

　　A、wildlife needs more protection only in Britain.

　　B、all species of wildlife in Europe are in danger of dying out.

　　C、there are fewer species of reptiles and butterflies in Europe than elsewhere.

　　D、many species of reptiles an butterflies in Europe need protecting.