The wisdom of the elders: Why the oldest animals matter

Wisdom of the Elders: Why Oldest Animals Are Key to Survival — And Under Threat - WhoWhatWhy

Wisdom of the Elders: Why Oldest Animals Are Key to Survival — And Under Threat (Maria) The author writes, “In the twilight of their lives, the world’s oldest creatures carry the weight of wisdom, experience and resilience. Yet these elders — fish that spawn in abundance, coral that shelters marine life and elephants that guide their herds — are vanishing. The causes are disturbingly familiar: overfishing, habitat destruction, trophy hunting and…

The wisdom of the elders: Why the oldest animals matter

In the twilight of their lives, the world’s oldest creatures carry the weight of wisdom, experience, and resilience. Yet, these elders — fish that spawn in abundance, coral that shelters marine life, or elephants that guide their herds — are vanishing. The causes are disturbingly familiar: overfishing, habitat destruction, trophy hunting, and climate change. A new review led by researchers at Charles Darwin University in Australia lays bare the …