A Keystone Species – The importance of elephants on the ecosystem

As the largest land mammal, elephants play an important role in balancing the natural ecosystem. Elephants are therefore known as a “keystone species''. Keystone species are those that provide vital ecosystem services which are essential for the survival of other species in the ecosystem. Without these keystone species, the ecosystem would

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A Keystone Species – The importance of elephants on the ecosystem

What happens if we lose elephants? — Wild Survivors