The main reason the cheetah gene pool is small today is due to multiple bottleneck events. These events have significantly reduced genetic diversity in the population, making it difficult for cheetahs to adapt to changing environments and increasing their vulnerability to diseases and other threats.
Why is the cheetah gene pool small today?(1 point)
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multiple bottleneck events
multiple bottleneck events
lack of advantageous traits
lack of advantageous traits
poor adaptability
poor adaptability
inbreeding in zoos
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