Snakes, Salamanders Thrive in Areas with Higher Deer Populations

Monday, October 20, 2008 - 16:21 in Biology & Nature

Reducing the number of deer in forests and parks may unexpectedly reduce the number of reptiles, amphibians and insects in that area, new research suggests. A recent study found that a greater diversity of snakes, salamanders, and invertebrates were found in areas with deer populations than were found in areas with no deer activity.

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