Herbivorous Reptiles May Help Restore Working Ecosystems

Iguana—one of Herbivorous reptiles
Iguana—one of Herbivorous reptiles

Herbivorous reptiles can have a significant impact on the ecosystem through grazing, browsing, trampling and other functional roles.Famous examples include Galápagos tortoises and species in the Seychelles that act as ecosystem engineers. Simply by being present and engaging in life processes like eating and defecating, they can create different habitats. Their effect can be similar to that of elephants in the savanna.

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