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Elephant carcass enriches savanna for years but reduces biodiversity
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Elephant carcass enriches savanna for years but reduces biodiversity

Scientists found that an elephant's death site stands out on the savanna for many years — the soil becomes enriched with nutrients, and grasses attract herbivores. Underground, the world of microorganisms also changes. A surprising side effect, however, is a decline in plant and bacterial diversity near the remains.

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