Elephants removed for 15 years, dung beetles fell by 67%
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A 15-year ecological study in Kenya demonstrates that the absence of elephants leads to significant declines in dung beetle abundance and biodiversity.
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- Researchers conducted a 15-year experiment at the Mpala Research Center to study the impact of large mammals on dung beetle populations.
- Plots from which elephants were excluded showed a 67% reduction in beetle abundance and a 51% drop in biomass compared to open control plots.
- These changes resulted in slower waste decomposition and reduced seed dispersal within the local ecosystem.
- The study highlights how the decline of one species can trigger broader ecological shifts and disrupt vital environmental services.
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