Study calls for protecting older animals, crucial for ecosystem stability, to combat threats from human activities.

A new study emphasizes protecting older animals for their unique roles in ecosystems and biodiversity. These animals provide essential services and knowledge that younger ones cannot, and their decline due to human activities like overfishing and hunting threatens ecosystem stability. The study calls for a "longevity conservation" approach to ensure the survival of these older animals, recognizing their importance to global biodiversity and sustainability.

November 21, 2024
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