Pumas create nutrient-rich ‘kill gardens’ to attract prey: Study

Big cats are expert hunters, but some may also be adept gardeners, according to a recent study published in Springer Nature. After killing and eating, pumas (Puma concolor) leave the carcasses of their prey behind, which break down to release vital elements like nitrogen and carbon into the soil. These enhance the soil’s quality and […]

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For restoration, microbes below ground are just as crucial as the plants above

Fungi in the forests of Sabah. Image by John C. Cannon/Mongabay.JAKARTA — How do you supercharge vegetation growth for a reforestation project? Bring in the microorganisms. That’s the finding from a new study, which shows that incorporating a microbial community of fungi, bacteria, algae and archaea into ecosystem restoration can accelerate plant biomass production by 64% on average. Researchers say this application holds plenty of […]

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