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- PLOS Biology’s perspective article argues for an ecosystem-focused shift in conservation, prioritizing whole ecosystems over charismatic species to safeguard long-term ecological health.
- It notes that past efforts targeting crested ibis and Chinese giant salamander failed due to oversimplified metrics, causing overcrowding and genetic mixing.
- The authors propose restoring habitats and maintaining ecosystem functions as the core of conservation, rather than simply increasing numbers of a single species.
