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Decline of Africa’s elephants, rhino and lions has affected nutrient cycling and seed dispersal: Study

Decline of Africa’s elephants, rhino and lions has affected nutrient cycling and seed dispersal: Study

Madhumita Paul
2 min read
Smaller species now dominate regulating movement of nutrients, water, and materials; but they cannot fully replace megafauna, finds paper

Interviews

Gloria Magombo, Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Power Development during the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa forum held in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from October 22-23, 2025.
‘Renewable energy presents an opportunity to Africa to limit the issues of climate change’
By
Mekonnen Teshome
In war-ravaged South Sudan, environmental conservation is being used as a clarion call to bring peace
In war-ravaged South Sudan, environmental conservation is being used as a clarion call to bring peace
By
Ngala Killian Chimtom
Chagos Archipelago sovereignty dispute being resolved is a step forward towards establishment of a Mauritian Marine Protected Area, says Vinitha Revi
Chagos Archipelago sovereignty dispute being resolved is a step forward towards establishment of a Mauritian Marine Protected Area, says Vinitha Revi
By
Rajat Ghai
Kingfisher oil project: French-Chinese collaboration to surpass combined annual carbon emissions of Uganda, Tanzania — here’s why that’s a problem
Kingfisher oil project hasn’t delivered promised jobs and economic development in Uganda, says Brad Adams
By
Ngala Killian Chimtom
‘At COP29, Africa should advocate for increased adaptation financing, stronger support for renewable energy projects’
‘At COP29, Africa must push for increased adaptation financing, stronger support for renewable energy projects’
By
Ngala Killian Chimtom
Role of medical diagnostics laboratories key to controlling AMR in Africa: Nqobile Ndlovu
Role of medical diagnostics laboratories key to controlling AMR in Africa: Nqobile Ndlovu
By
Mekonnen Teshome
World Elephant Day 2024: Hannibal Barca and Emperor Akbar used pachyderms brilliantly, though in very different historical situations, says Thomas Trautmann
World Elephant Day 2024: Hannibal Barca and Emperor Akbar used pachyderms brilliantly, though in very different historical situations, says Thomas Trautmann
By
Rajat Ghai
Nyamu (left) beginning the Horn of Africa Elephant Campaign Walk on July 29, 2024.
‘Kenya-Tanzania must work together to prohibit trophy hunting of cross-border populations of endangered elephants’
By
Tony Malesi
Charly Facheux
AWF president urges African governments to take conservation as valid source of revenue
By
Ngala Killian Chimtom
Namibian Genocide: Need to discuss, engage and bring about meaningful responsibility & culpability, says J M Moosa
Namibian Genocide: Need to discuss, engage and bring about meaningful responsibility & culpability, says J M Moosa
By
Rajat Ghai
Baobab trees in Madagascar. Photo: iStock
Baobab reforestation efforts show rapid impact in Madagascar
By
Ngala Killian Chimtom
Joseph Oleshangay (Far right) and Noorkishili Nakero Naing’isa (Next to Joseph) with other members of the delegation at the start of the tour. Photo: Fian
The majority settled community views nomadic and pastoral Maasai in Tanzania as a threat: Joseph Oleshangay
By
Rajat Ghai
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