As big animals go extinct, so do the benefits they offer humans, scientists find

Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 06:01 in Biology & Nature

What will the world look like as iconic wild animals such as rhinos and tigers go extinct? Among other impacts: diminished biological diversity, fewer ecotourism job opportunities and the loss of benefits science is only beginning to discover, according to a call to action issued by a team of international scientists, including Stanford biologist Rodolfo Dirzo.

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