A tale of two islands. The reality of large-scale extinction in the early stages of the Anthropocene: a lack of awareness and appropriate action
The endemic biotas of oceanic islands were vulnerable and many have been lost. The more ancient, complex and dynamic biotas of continents were more resilient but are now being obliterated. Sumatra and Madagascar are large continental plate islands with very different histories and biotas that exemp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The White Horse Press
2019-12-01
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Series: | The Journal of Population and Sustainability |
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Online Access: | https://www.whp-journals.co.uk/JPS/article/view/641 |