Loss of Large Predators Caused Widespread Disruption of Ecosystems

Loss of Large Predators Caused Widespread Disruption of Ecosystems
Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:00:00 -0500

The decline of large predators and other "apex consumers" at the top of the food chain has disrupted ecosystems across the planet.

The finding is reported by an international team of scientists in a paper in this week's issue of the journal Science.

The study looked at research results from a wide range of terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems and concluded "the loss of apex consumers is arguably humankind's most pervasive influence on the ...

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