ecosystems

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Guillermo Deferrari, of Ushuaia's scientific research center, downplayed the landfill theory, explaining that the colilargo is herbivore and lives off seeds and fruit found in forested ecosystems, not in dumps, where the common rat feeds.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Tours can be arranged, including a helicopter tour, the Kuilima Farm tour of ecosystems connecting the land and sea, and a turtle tour by kayak.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

"The case requires more study because ecosystems are changing," he said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

They are vital biodiversity hotspots and provide important services such as supporting tourism and helping cycle nutrients in ocean ecosystems.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Rather than domesticate animals for meat, Indians retooled ecosystems to encourage elk, deer, and bear.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann