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Decline of large mammals was caused by humans, not climate

The researchers analyzed the DNA of 139 living species of large mammals, revealing a universal and dramatic decline in their populations

People, not the climate, caused the decline o

<p>For years, scientists have debated whether humans or the climate have caused the population of large mammals to decline dramatically over the past several thousand years. A new study from Aarhus University confirms that climate cannot be the explanation.</p>

People, not the climate, caused the decline of the giant mammals

Keeping herbivores at bay helps in early stages of restoration, studies show

When restoring or replanting vegetation in degraded ecosystems, it may be tempting to let nature run its course, and allow native herbivores to claim their fair share. Yet a new analysis in Science reveals that plant eaters at restoration sites don’t just reduce vegetation abundance they may depress plant diversity as well. Scientists evaluated […]

Europe was not covered by forests before humans: study

Scientists believe up to three-quarters of Europe could have been open vegetation rather than forests.