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"In humans and other animals, ageing is generally associated with a decline in
biological function. But scientists are now discovering older animals perform
vital roles in populations and ecosystems.
Unfortunately, however, old animals can suffer the most from human activity
such as over-fishing and trophy hunting. And the value of old, wise animals is
not usually considered when we manage animal populations and seek to protect
biodiversity.
Our new review, published today in
Science, draws on evidence from around the
world to argue for a new approach called “longevity conservation”.
The loss of old and wise animals has devastating global consequences. Clearly,
more must be done to prioritise their survival."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
