Top predators crucial for thriving ecosystems

Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 17:30 in Biology & Nature

Wolves, whales, sea otters, lions, sharks, bears and more: perched atop the food chain, these animals intrigue and inspire us, and sometimes scare us. Now new research highlights a bigger role for these animals as crucial managers of ecosystems.

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