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Scientists removed kangaroo rats for 13 years to reveal their hidden role in desert vegetation

Source: Times of India
Category: Science
Region: General
Published: September 17, 2026 at 05:30

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Researchers conducted a thirteen-year investigation by excluding kangaroo rats from designated desert areas. The absence of these rodents led to a remarkable uptick in two specific grass species due to reduced soil disruption and seed predation. This transformation in plant life further influenced the activities of other rodents and foraging birds, effectively highlighting the indispensable role kangaroo rats play in the dynamics of desert vegetation communities.

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