2)Why

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One concept of conservation biology is known as minimum viable
population. Some species’ populations are so fragmented and
small that they may have very little genetic variability left. With
minimal genetic variation in the population, there is little likelihood
that a population can adapt to an environmental threat, such as a
new disease. Florida panthers are at or below the minimum viable
population level (estimated population less than 80).


1)Do you think that it is practical to use limited resources to
conserve a population like the Florida panther?

2)Why?

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