Reintroducing species can help restore damaged ecosystems from "summary" of The Serengeti Rules by Sean B. Carroll
Restoring damaged ecosystems can be a daunting task, but one approach that has shown promise is the reintroduction of key species. By bringing back animals that have been lost from an ecosystem, we can help to rebalance the delicate interactions that keep an ecosystem healthy and functioning properly. When a species is removed from an ecosystem, it can have far-reaching effects that disrupt the entire system. For example, the loss of predators can lead to a population explosion of their prey, which in turn can decimate plant populations and alter the landscape. By reintroducing predators, we can help to control the populations of their prey and restore balance to the ecosystem. In some cases, the reintroduction of species can ha...
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