Animals' Influence on the Landscape and Ecological Importance

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The book provides a comprehensive analysis of animal populations and their interactions with various ecosystems, highlighting their functional roles in energy and matter fluxes. It explores the impact of animal density on vegetation across diverse regions, including case studies of species outbreaks. Topics include seed dispersal by animals, the influence of burrowing species on soil development, and the consequences of introducing non-native species. Additionally, it examines the role of keystone species in landscape management and conservation, alongside the effects of climate change on these dynamics.