Live slow, decline fast: ‘speed of life’ may explain tuna population declines

Mongabay
By Rebecca KesslerJul 24, 2015, 2:45 am55 pts
It is well understood that large-bodied species of mammals, fish, and birds are especially susceptible to steep population declines and even extinction due to environmental pressures and overhunting. But new research shows that time-related traits, such as growth rate and longevity, might be even more…

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