Anthropogenic supply of nutrients in a wildlife reserve may compromise conservation success
A. J. Abraham, E. Duvall, E. le Roux, A. Ganswindt, M. Clauss, C. Doughty, A. Webster
This study assesses the impact of anthropogenic mineral licks on nutrient intake and health of large mammals in a wildlife reserve, finding they help meet deficiencies but may lead to overpopulation and ecosystem instability.
bioRxiv · Sep 20, 2022Ecology