More action is urgently needed to safeguard the world’s precious mountain ecosystems, according to a University of York researcher whose policy brief is being presented at this month’s United ...

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Every ecosystem is complex and unique. In some places, specific plants, animals, fungi, or bacteria will have a dramatic effect on how the other things in the area will live. Most of the time, if one ...

All the latest science news on mountain ecosystems from Phys.org. Find the latest news, advancements, and breakthroughs.

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Mountain lions, also known as cougars or pumas, ... The controversial practice of hunting mountain lions in Colorado serves a critical role in the state’s ecosystem and society.