Ligers, the offspring from the mating of a lion and a tiger, are sterile. This is an example of:

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Ligers are an example of hybrid infertility, which occurs when the offspring of two different species are sterile, unable to produce offspring themselves. This is due to differences in the number of chromosomes and genetic incompatibility between the two parent species. The other options (geographic isolation, gametic incompatibility, mechanical incompatibility, and behavioral isolation) do not apply to this scenario.

Ligers, the Offspring from the Mating of a Lion and a Tiger