Many Predators Have Been Hunted,trapped,or Poisoned and Are Now Absent

question 51

Essay

Many predators have been hunted,trapped,or poisoned and are now absent from many ecosystems they inhabited 100 years ago.Why do conservationists make great efforts to reintroduce predators to these ecosystems? Specifically,what is it about predators that makes for a healthy ecosystem?

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Product Life Cycle

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