Threatened species indicate hot-spots of top-down regulation
The introduction of alien mesopredators and herbivores has been implicated as the main driver of mammalian extinction in Australia. Recent studies suggest that the devastating effects of invasive species are mitigated by top-order predators. The survival of many threatened species may therefore depe...
Main Authors: | Wallach, A. D., O'Neill, A. J. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona
2009-12-01
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Series: | Animal Biodiversity and Conservation |
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Online Access: | http://abc.museucienciesjournals.cat/files/ABC-32-2-pp-127-133.pdf |
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