Defaunation and ecosystem services (IMAGE)

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Defaunation and ecosystem services

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Defaunation wiped out 40% of the ecosystem services provided or supported by mammals, such as ecotourism, disease control and soil formation. Large-bodied mammals are disappearing fastest

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