Increase in sika deer population damages the environment (IMAGE)

Kyushu University

Increase in sika deer population damages the environment

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Researchers found that the increase in sika deer population led to soil erosion and subsequent reduction in beech tree growth.

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Kyushu University/Samantha Sastrawidjaja

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