The bottleneck effect is thought to be responsible for the loss of variability and loss of fertility in the cheetah species.

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The cheetah species experienced a bottleneck event in the past, resulting in a significant loss of genetic diversity. This loss of variability is likely responsible for the high incidence of genetic disorders and reduced fertility observed in cheetah populations today.

The Bottleneck Effect Is Thought to Be Responsible for the Loss