Because Giraffes Are Large and Relatively Friendly, They Are Still

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Multiple Choice

Because giraffes are large and relatively friendly, they are still often seen on safaris, but conservationists say they are undergoing a "silent extinction." A recent study shows that giraffe populations have declined by at least 30 percent over the last 30 years (three giraffe generations) .Due to their declining effective population size, giraffes in the coming years could show which change in population dynamics?

• A) Increased population growth
• B) Decreased genetic drift
• C) Increased genetic drift
• D) Decreased demographic stochasticity
• E) Decreased inbreeding

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