Island footprint (IMAGE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Island footprint

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Island-dwelling mammal species often expand or contract in size, becoming giant or dwarf versions of their mainland counterparts. A new Science study from a global team shows that those giants and dwarves have faced extreme risk of extinction — an existential threat exacerbated by the arrival of humans.

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Scott Schrage | University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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