Tortoises to the rescue.

• Autores: David Biello
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 305, Nº. 1, 2011, págs. 16-16
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article cites a report that appeared in the April 2011 issue of the journal "Current Biology" regarding the results of efforts by scientists in 2000 to reintroduce tortoises to the island nation Ile aux Aigrettes, formerly known as Mauritian Island. Topics include a brief overview of the ecological impact of the extermination of giant skinks and tortoises on native ebony trees and conservation efforts in Europe.