Question

Explain why scientists believe the Abert’s and Kaibab squirrels are examples of speciation.

Answer 1

Kaibab squirrels became geographically isolated from Abert's squirrels, which are found on the south rim of the canyon. In isolation, Kaibab squirrel« evolved distinct characteristics, such as a complete whitetail. Abert's squirrels are the original species from which Kaibab squirrels diverged.

Answer 2

The Abert’s squirrel is found on the south rim of the grand canyon and surrounding states.

The Kaibab squirrel can only be found at the north rim of the canyon.

Scientists believe they were separated by plateau erosion that separated the forests of the Grand Canyon, isolating the Kaibab population of squirrels.

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