Tree hidey-holes key to helping slow declines of small mammals
A decline of natural tree hollows is forcing arboreal mammal numbers to fall, according to a new study exploring why these species are disappearing in Northern Australia.
A decline of natural tree hollows is forcing arboreal mammal numbers to fall, according to a new study exploring why these species are disappearing in Northern Australia.
Plants & Animals
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Ecology
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Ecology
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Ecology
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Ecology
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Environment
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Ecology
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Environment
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Ecology
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Plants & Animals
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