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Roaming free in paradise: Seychelles' giant tortoises and their special bo
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Aldabra tortoises are one of the largest tortoise species in the world, with males weighing up to 550 pounds. They have a dark grey to black colour, a highly domed, thick carapace, and a small neck plate. Their long necks help them gather food from trees. They feed on leaves, fruits, and
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Tree diversity is influenced by large herbivores: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the study, areas with a high concentration of large herbivores in various environments tend to have a more diverse tree cover, which is predicted to enhance biodiversity in general.
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Researchers suggest how animal herbivores hinder nitrogen fixation in trop
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The results of recent research into the restrictions on nitrogen fixation among plants may help reforestation initiatives be more successful.
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Soil microbiota can boost growth of invasive plant species, provide defenc
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 12 (ANI): Soil microbes can have a great impact on the spread of harmful invasive species as they can either hinder or facilitate the plant's growth. Researchers studied the role of soil microbiota in the success of garden lupine, which is an invasive species in Fi
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Study reveals a single gene can control species diversity in ecosystem
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Zurich [Switzerland], April 5 (ANI): A team of researchers at the University of Zurich have found that a mutation in a single gene can also dramatically alter the structure and function of an ecosystem.
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Carnivores are more prone to cancer: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Odense [Denmark], January 3 (ANI): According to new research by the University of Southern Denmark, carnivores are more likely to have cancer than herbivores.
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