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The species that will change everything if they go extinct

Some animals matter so much to their ecosystems that losing them is like removing the keystone from an arch—the entire ...
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Near-extinct keystone animal spotted for first time in almost a century: ‘It was basically a lightning strike’

The reemergence of a keystone species sparked joy among scientists, ecologists, and biologists. The Santa Cruz kangaroo rat — a rodent related to chipmunks — used to be plentiful in the Santa Cruz, ...
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A keystone species of Panamanian forests, D. oleifera fruits and seeds are a crucial food source for rainforest animals. (IMAGE)

Also known as the eboe, choibá, tonka bean or almendro, Dipteryx oleifera is native to Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. Its hard wood is used in construction, and it ...
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When lost species return and ecosystems begin to stabilize

This video examines five reintroduction and rewilding campaigns aimed at reducing the impact of invasive species. Rather than ...