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08-21-2010 11:51 AM 		Reply to: Message 14 by jar
08-21-2010 10:34 AM

Re: Viability of small populations
> Really? Interesting. Do you have any details?
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Cheetahs. They're believed to have gone through a genetic bottleneck during the last ice age. I recall reading one report based upon mitochondrial analysis, which suggested that there may have been as few as seven breeding females at that point. I can't find the exact reference but Wikipedia may give you a starter if you're interested.
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08-21-2010 11:53 AM 		Reply to: Message 18 by rw23
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Re: Viability of small populations
Ha! Just realised that seven females matches what the bible says about animals on the ark!
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Disclaimer: I'd sooner put my trust in mitochondrial analysis than in anyone's mythology.
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