Wolf Reintroduction Benefits Ecosystem Wolf Reintroduction Changes Ecosystem in Yellowstone Wolves are causing a trophic cascade of ecological change, including helping to increase beaver populations and bring back aspen, and vegetation. Updated Jun 22, 2023 BRODIE FARQUHAR 2 PHOTO: NPS/JIM PEACO On a quiet spring morning, a resounding “Slap!” reverberates through the air above a remote stream […]
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Reintroduction of Tasmanian devils to Australian island wipes out entire population of little penguins
June 26th, 2021 Awake Goy
Tasmanian devils shipped to a small Australian island have had a “catastrophic” impact on birdlife there, experts said. The carnivorous mammals, which are endangered, were put on Maria Island, in 2012 in an effort to boost their numbers. But their arrival has wreaked havoc among the bird population and wiped out little penguins, according to […]