Endangered tortoises thrive on invasive plants

ENN
Apr 6, 2015, 2:30 pm36 pts
Most research on the role of introduced species of plants and animals stresses their negative ecological impacts. But are all introduced species bad actors? In one fascinating case the answer might be no. The iconic giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands are thriving on a diet heavy on non-native plants. In…

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