In paragraph 3, the author writes, “Other larger animals such as beavers, raccoons, deer, and even bears make their homes in the moist areas that surround the marsh.” Based on information in the passage, we can understand that larger animals might make their homes in the area surrounding the marsh because

a.) the marsh attracts small animals that serve as food for the larger animals
b.) larger animals benefit from having a water source so close to their habitat
c.) humans are less likely to disturb their habitat if they live near marshes
d.)the climate around marshes is more stable than in other habitats