Carrion emerges as a key force shaping ecosystems, disease and human evolution
An international study published in Biological Reviews highlights the critical role of carrion in shaping ecosystems, influencing animal behavior, and impacting human evolution. The research argues that animal carcasses act as nutrient hotspots that drive complex biological interactions.
Why it matters
Recognizing the ecological importance of carrion shifts scientific understanding of biodiversity and the interconnectedness of species within their environments.
by Spanish National Research Centre for Human Evolution
edited by Gaby Clark , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
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