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The decline of large mammals in African savannas disrupts nutrient flows, which affects tadpoles in temporary ponds.

EcologyScienceEnvironmentApr 20, 2026score 0.272 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
A study highlights how the decline of large mammals in African savannas disrupts nutrient flows, impacting tadpoles in temporary ponds. The research spans over two decades and shows ecological ripple effects from mammal loss.

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The decline of large mammals in African savannas disrupts nutrient flows, which affects tadpoles in temporary ponds.
Parent: EcologyEntity: Nutrient flows in savannasImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026Target: The decline of large mammals in African savannas disrupts nutrient flows, which affects tadpoles in temporary ponds.

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Large mammal declines reshape nutrient flows in African savannas – with consequences for tadpoles A new study led by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin reveals how the loss of large mammals can ripple through ecosystems in unexpected ways, even affecting amphibian larvae living in temporary ponds. By examining changes in nutrient dynamics over more than two decades, the researche... https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2026/04/20/large-mammal-declines-reshape-nutrient-flows-in-african-savannas-with-consequences-for-tadpoles
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Large mammal declines reshape nutrient flows in African savannas—with consequences for tadpoles https://phys.org/news/2026-04-large-mammal-declines-reshape-nutrient.html
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Large mammal declines reshape nutrient flows in African savannas – with consequences for tadpoles A new study led by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin reveals how the loss of large mammals can ripple through ecosystems in unex... weiterlesen
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Large mammal declines reshape nutrient flows in African savannas—with consequences for tadpoles phys.org/news/2026-04-large-mammal-declines-reshape-nutrient.html A new study led by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin reveals how the loss of large mammals can ripple through ecosystems in unexpected ways, even affecting amphibian larvae living in temporary ponds. By examining changes in nutrient…
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