On land and at sea, large animals are in 'double jeopardy'
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 15:10
in Biology & Nature
Large animals hunted for their parts -- such as elephant ivory and shark fins -- are in double jeopardy of extinction due to their large body size and high value, according to a new analysis. The study reveals underappreciated risk to marine species similar to that of iconic terrestrial species, but elevated by key differences in the sea.