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Description

A new study led by Oregan State University shows that declining populations of "apex" predators such as wolves, lions or sharks has led to a huge increase in smaller "mesopredators" that are causing major economic and ecological disruptions.

Summary

A new study led by Oregan State University shows that declining populations of "apex" predators such as wolves, lions or sharks has led to a huge increase in smaller "mesopredators" that are causing major economic and ecological disruptions.

Subtitle
Eliminating top predators leaves you in the middle of the pack
Duration
1:30
Publishing date
2010-01-20 15:01
Link
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/usnewssciencediscoveries/~3/HYzj_S92n0E/66181
Contributors
  National Science Foundation
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Enclosures
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/usnewssciencediscoveries/~5/8F1oImb05oI/messo_predators.mp3
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