1.3 million wildebeest migration in Africa threatened by human development, leading to genetic issues.

Wildebeest migration is threatened by increasing human development in Africa, including roads, fences, farms and urban sprawl, leading to genetic issues for savannah animals. The iconic 1.3 million wildebeest migration through Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara, an essential part of ecosystem function, is at risk due to disruptions to their historic migratory routes. As wildebeest can no longer roam far and wide, they are becoming genetically weaker, with new research suggesting that this is a growing problem.

April 12, 2024
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