The International Union for Conservation of Nature has released a report stating that almost one quarter of all known mammal species on Earth are in danger of extinction. Therefore, there is a dire need to redirect public funding toward habitat conservation, which is cited as the most pressing issue for the endangered species.

The argument above relies on which of the following methods of reasoning?

A
Citing an authority
B
Providing an analogy
C
Noting ulterior motives
D
Pointing out unconsidered consequences
E
Demonstrating a logical inconsistency