Effects of Herbivores on Ecosystems

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Impacts of herbivores like deer, elephants, and bison on ecosystems worldwide

Talk to researchers studying the ways herbivores like deer, elephants, and bison impact their ecosystems in Kansas, New York, and South Africa.  Hear from researchers working on how white-tailed deer impact forested habitats, the extent and consequence of herbivory in African savannas, and how bison affect tallgrass prairie flora, fauna, microbes, and soil. Find out who they are, how they got interested in their research, and the questions they are asking.

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