{"id":148,"date":"2024-09-05T22:32:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T22:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wfacampaign.andthedolphine.com\/?p=148"},"modified":"2024-09-14T18:13:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T18:13:21","slug":"wildlife-protection-to-leverage-animals-contribution-to-the-carbon-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wfacampaign.andthedolphine.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/05\/wildlife-protection-to-leverage-animals-contribution-to-the-carbon-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife protection to leverage animals\u2019 contribution to the carbon cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Habitats need their full range of animals participating in ecological functioning to work properly as a habitat and bring the services they provide. Wildlife protection is not only crucial for biodiversity but also vital for mitigating climate change through the carbon cycle. Protecting wildlife helps maintain balanced ecosystems where animals play key roles in carbon sequestration. For instance, whales enhance the ocean\u2019s carbon sequestration through the \u201cwhale pump.\u201d They consume from ocean depths, then release nutrients near the surface in their waste, stimulating phytoplankton growth and its carbon capture. On land, large herbivores like forest elephants can facilitate the growth of carbon-absorbing plants by grazing and spreading seeds of long-lived tree species that store more carbon. In the Congo Basin, elephants’ activities have been shown to increase carbon sequestration by 7% to 14%. Similarly, predators like wolves and sea otters regulate herbivore populations, preventing overgrazing and ensuring vegetation can thrive and absorb carbon. By safeguarding wildlife, we support these natural processes that are indispensable in capturing and storing carbon, thus reducing atmospheric CO2 levels and mitigating the effects of climate change. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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