Anthropo Snip 2.5 - Reindeer Rescue Squad?
Episode description
Anthropo Snips are a quick look at new(ish) interesting papers and concepts related to anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems.
Could restoring large herds of herbivores in the arctic tundra help to slow down permafrost melting and the dangerous climate change effects? Join us while we take a look at this new idea
Beer, C., Zimov, N., Olofsson, J., Porada, P., & Zimov, S. (2020). Protection of permafrost soils from thawing by increasing herbivore density. Scientific reports, 10(1), 1-10.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-60938-y
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