NewzA recent study has revealed that the removal of elephants from a specific ecosystem over a 15-year period resulted in a 67% decline in the dung beetle population. The findings highlight the critical role these large mammals play in maintaining biodiversity and supporting insect populations within their habitats.
Researchers suggest that the absence of elephants leads to a significant reduction in the availability of dung, a primary resource for these beetles. This ecological shift underscores the interconnectedness of species and the potential long-term consequences of disrupting natural wildlife presence in protected areas.
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