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The concept of "rewilding" involves restoring ecosystems to their natural state from "summary" of The Sixth Extinction (10th Anniversary Edition) by Elizabeth Kolbert
"The concept of 'rewilding' is gaining traction among conservationists as a way to address the loss of biodiversity caused by human activities. Rewilding involves restoring ecosystems to their natural state by reintroducing species that have been extirpated from a particular area. This process is not just about protecting individual species, but about re-establishing the intricate web of relationships that make up a healthy ecosystem. In many cases, rewilding involves bringing back apex predators like wolves or big cats, which play a crucial role in regulating the populations of other species. By reintroducing these predators, conservationists hope to restore a more balanced ecosystem where each species has a role to play. This can have a cascading effect, leading to the recovery of other species that were once in decline. One of the key ideas behind rewilding is that nature knows best. By allowing ecosystems to...
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