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Unique Species Adaptations Emerge as Wildlife Responds to Human Impact

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Unique Species Adaptations Emerge as Wildlife Responds to Human Impact

Credited from: THEGUARDIAN

  • Human Influence: Species worldwide are evolving due to the extensive impact of human activities on their ecosystems.
  • Shrinking Trees: Mahogany trees have transformed into shorter, shrubbier forms with little commercial value due to overharvesting.
  • Magpie Nesting Behavior: Urban magpies now utilize anti-bird spikes in their nests, showcasing their adaptation to human structures.
  • New Species Habitats: A brittle star species has found a preference for human debris, adapting away from natural rocky substrates.
  • Tuskless Elephants: Elephants in areas affected by poaching are increasingly being born without tusks, a genetic response to survival pressures.

For more information, visit the original article at The Guardian.


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