Large Herbivores Can Help Prevent Massive Wildfires
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Reintroducing large herbivores into fire-prone areas can help combat the global rise in megafires
Reintroducing large herbivores into fire-prone areas can help combat the global rise in megafires
If you’re a fan of avocados, you might be surprised to learn that these delicious fruits have a close connection to sloths. It…
Megaherbivores help to make landscapes healthy and diverse, for example by knocking over trees which gives grasses more space…
by Erick Lundgren, Arian Wallach, and Daniel Ramp, (University of Technology Sydney) In the heart of the world’s deserts – some…
Our very early human ancestors may have been the cause of the extinction of large herbivores millions of years ago.
Studies have shown that, due to human activities, species loss over the past century was at least 100 times higher than…
Exploring the biodiversity crisis in Southeast Asia.
Leading conservation scientists are calling for bold political action to combat the loss of our planet’s largest animals. Can…
By Rachel Skubel, SRC Intern When conserving species, considering the human dimension is generally essential to a successful…
By Rachel Skubel, SRC Intern When conserving species, considering the human dimension is generally essential to a successful…
Many of the world’s largest herbivores — including several species of elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses and gorillas …
A majority of the world’s largest herbivores are currently threatened with extinction, according to a new study by an…
Yesterday, a study in Science predicted that if global carbon emissions continue on their current “business-as-usual” trajectory…