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In some zoos, rare crosses between a male lion and a female tiger have produced hybrid offspring called "ligers." Male ligers are sterile but some female ligers are fertile. In the wild, lion and tiger ranges do not naturally overlap, making such a cross unlikely. Furthermore, the solitary behavior of tigers and the social organizations of lions create behavioral differences.
-The natural differences in the ranges of wild tigers and lions is an example of ________.

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A prezygotic barrier is a mechanism that prevents fertilization between two different species. In this case, the natural differences in the ranges of wild tigers and lions is a prezygotic barrier because it prevents them from mating in the wild.

Scenario in Some Zoos, Rare Crosses Between a Male Lion and and a Female