After a bottleneck event, the population of rabbits in an area has significantly decreased. A decade later, the population of the rabbits recovers to its original numbers. Which statement is correct about the rabbits?
They are as likely to survive environmental changes because they survived the bottleneck event.
They are as likely to survive environmental changes because their population has recovered.
They are more likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.
They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.
They are less likely to survive environmental changes because of the bottleneck event.
During a bottleneck event, the genetic diversity of the population can decrease significantly, making them more vulnerable to environmental changes and potential threats. This decreased genetic diversity can limit their ability to adapt to new conditions, making them less likely to survive in the long term.