In the chain of species extinctions, AI can predict the next link to break

Mongabay
Aug 22, 2023, 11:04 am161 pts
About 100 years ago, a predator control program at Yellowstone National Park drove the wolves native to the region extinct. That kicked off the gradual deterioration of the entire ecosystem. Without wolves, the elk population exploded, leading to overgrazing. Without trees and plants of adequate size, beavers…

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