The panther(species Puma concolor coryi) lives in Florida. At present, there are fewer than 100 of these panthers living in the wild, and the species is considered endangered. A controversial breeding program has been set up that s moving females of a subspecies of panther, Felis concolor, from Texas to breed with Florida panther males. (Subspecies can mate with one another and produce healthy offspring.) What would be the likely goal of such a program?
a. replace the Florida panthers with a more successful subspecies.
b. discourage the male Florida panthers from preying on other animals.
c. improve the survival of panther offspring by increasing competition between subspecies.
d. increase the genetic biodiversity of panthers living in Florida.
Answer--D. But, they want to save the panthers, so is it C or still D? Thanks!
1:a
2:b
3:d
4:c
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The likely goal of the controversial breeding program would be to increase the genetic biodiversity of the panthers living in Florida, which is answer choice D. By introducing females of a subspecies of panther from Texas to breed with Florida panther males, it would result in the production of offspring with a mixture of genes from both subspecies. This would help increase the genetic diversity within the Florida panther population, which is important for their long-term survival and resilience.
While increasing competition between subspecies, as mentioned in answer choice C, could potentially improve the survival of panther offspring, it is not the primary goal of the program. The main objective is to increase genetic diversity, which is a critical factor in maintaining the health and adaptability of a population.
So, the correct answer remains D, as the primary goal is to increase the genetic biodiversity of the panthers living in Florida.
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