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Every Single Living Thing Is Part of an Ecosystem. Here's How They Work
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How do we consider a Thing with no edge? Ecosystem ecologists are always trying.
New Study: Fear Alone, Replacing Actual Predators, Can Change Ecosystems
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The fear of predators can have just as much influence on an ecosystem as the actual predatory behavior. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Fear of the Human 'Superpredator' Causes Large Carnivores to Eat Less
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How does top predators' fear of humans affect the ecosystem. Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
Why Is Biodiversity Important for Ecosystems?
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Biodiversity means rainforests and reefs teeming with species right? There's more to it than that though. Genetic diversity has a big role to play, too. Just ask that cheetah cub.
Burmese Python: How the Invasive Species Affects Ecosystems
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The Burmese python is a solitary and nocturnal creature, but it's become an invasive species in Florida as a result of the exotic pet trade.
Community Gardens Are Good for the Neighborhood
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A study published in the journal Ecology Letters highlights the benefits of urban gardens for their human caretakers and local ecosystems.
Have invasive species caused any extinctions?
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Introducing a new species into an ecosystem can have unforeseen and disastrous consequences for the species that already live there.
Discover the Most Incredible Desert Animals - Facts, Adaptations, Diet, and Pictures
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Discover the fascinating world of desert animals. Explore their survival strategies and adaptations in harsh arid environments.
What Happens When a Keystone Species Goes Extinct?
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Keystone species in an ecosystem function much like a keystone in an arch. Without them the structure collapses. Learn about keystone species.
All About the Audubon Society Fund
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The Audubon Society was founded to promote legislation that protects birds, wildlife and the ecosystems that support them. Learn about the Audubon Society.