In the Cerrado, crop diversification has beneficial effects on wildlife and reduces the presence of boars (IMAGE)

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In the Cerrado, crop diversification has beneficial effects on wildlife and reduces the presence of boars

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A boar in an area of Cerrado in the northeast of São Paulo state. These exotic mammals are classed as pests, preying on crops and forcing out native species. They are more plentiful in areas of monoculture with scant native vegetation 

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Ecology and Conservation Laboratory/LAEC-FFCLRP-USP

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