After Generations of Inbreeding, Genetic Variation in Scandinavia Wolves Eliminated
For years, researchers have been delving deep into the genetic origins of the Scandinavian gray wolves. They discovered that between 10% and 25% of the actual genetic variation are lost after five generations of inbreeding. It's well known that inbreeding is bad for animals and can lead to the extinction of endangered species.
Source: natureworldnews.com