Date: March 22, 2018
Source: University of Oxford
Summary:
The existence of the unusual yeti
crabs (Kiwaidae) -- a family of crab-like animals whose hairy claws and bodies
are reminiscent of the abominable snowman -- since 2005, but already their
future survival could be at risk. New Oxford University research suggests that
past environmental changes may have profoundly impacted the geographic range
and species diversity of this family. The findings indicate that such animals
may be more vulnerable to the effects of human resource exploitation and
climate change than initially thought.
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