Replacing wild herbivores with livestock hurting insects in Himalayas

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 21, 2025
A 15-year study in India's Spiti Valley revealed that replacing wild herbivores with livestock significantly affects ground-dwelling arthropods. Livestock grazing reduced spider populations but increased ticks and mites, posing vector-borne disease risks. Researchers recommend rewilding native herbivores and better managing...

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