Tag: habitat
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Craig’s Long Life: What an Elephant’s Story Teaches Us About Conservation
Introduction: A Life That Connects People to Conservation The untimely death of a publicly known wild animal often stirs public emotion. Yet when that animal is an elephant whose life has been documented across decades, the impact goes beyond sentiment. Craig’s long life offers a rare window into the realities of elephant conservation — from…
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A Flash, a Boom, a New Microbe Habitat: Life After an Asteroid
Introduction: When a Cataclysm Opens a Microbial Door Asteriod impacts are planetary scale events that typically wipe out surface life. Yet, beneath the dust, debris, and heat, a different story can unfold: the formation of new habitats where microbes might cling to life in the aftermath. This paradox—catastrophe fostering opportunity—drives a growing field of research…