Selective logging takes its toll on mammals, amphibians

Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 03:31 in Biology & Nature

The selective logging of trees in otherwise intact tropical forests can take a serious toll on the number of animal species living there. Mammals and amphibians are particularly sensitive to the effects of high-intensity logging, according to researchers who conducted a meta-analysis of almost 50 previously published studies from around the world.

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