Size matters: small animals abundant in fragmented forests, large animals not

Mongabay
By Morgan Erickson-DavisJun 25, 2014, 3:39 pm51 pts
Habitat fragmentation and hunting are both distinct critical issues facing forests today that require their own countermeasures. Yet, much research has chosen to conflate the two, potentially leading to ineffective ecosystem management. According to a new study, the interaction of both factors can contradict…

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