Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, word or D on your answer

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, word or D on your answer sheet to indicate Correct or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 39.

The Eastern Lowland Gorilla is a critically endangered subspecies. This rare primate, (35)___ plays a vital role in the rainforest ecosystem, lives in the mountainous forests of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with only (36)___ thousand individuals remaining in the wild. They are primarily herbivores, with their diet (37) ___ mainly of fruits, leaves, and stems. Females reach sexual maturity around 8-10 years old and (38)___ birth to single offspring every 3-4 years. Unfortunately, the Eastern Lowland Gorilla's habitat is severely threatened by deforestation, poaching. and competition with humans for food. These factors have led to a significant decline in the gorilla population over the past decades. (39)___ drastic measures need to be taken to protect the Eastern Lowland Gorilla from extinction. These measures include strengthening forest protection, prosecuting poachers, and educating communities about the importance of gorilla conservation.