Asked by paisley

The park has excellent habitat but is surrounded by busy roads that prevent wolf migration from other areas. How might this isolation affect the wolf population's long-term viability?
Question 2 options:

Road barriers will actually attract more wolves to the area

Road barriers will not significantly impact wolf survival

Genetic isolation could reduce population health and survival

Wolves will quickly adapt to crossing roads safely

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Genetic isolation could reduce population health and survival.

Isolation prevents gene flow, leading to inbreeding, reduced genetic diversity, higher disease and malformation rates, and lower adaptive potential — all reducing long‑term viability.