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Losing even a few species could have bigger consequences than we thought

New reporting on biodiversity warns that losing even a small number of species could trigger consequences far greater than previously assumed. Ecosystems depend on interconnected species, so removing a few can set off cascading effects that harm food chains, habitats and the services nature provides to people. The finding adds urgency to ongoing debates about conservation targets and the pace of global species loss.

Why now: Concerns about accelerating biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse are currently driving widespread environmental discussion.

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• Losing even a few species could have bigger consequences than we thought · Earth.com

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