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Turtles and crocodiles with unique characteristics are more likely to go extinct

Turtles and crocodiles with unique characteristics are more likely to go extinct
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Turtle and crocodile species with unique characteristics are more likely to go extinct

New research led by the University of Oxford has revealed that the most endangered turtle and crocodile species are those that are most unique. Their loss could have widespread impacts on the ecosystems they live in since they carry out critical processes important for many other species. The results have been published in Nature Communications.

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Unique Turtles, Crocodiles at Higher Risk of Extinction

Unique Turtles, Crocodiles at Higher Risk of Extinction
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• New study demonstrates that the most endangered turtles and crocodile species are those that have evolved unique life strategies. • Many of the most threatened species carry out important ecosystem functions that other species depend on. • Habitat loss was identified as the key overall threat to turtles and crocodiles, followed by climate change and global trade. • Unique species faced additional pressure from local consumption, diseases, and pollution.

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