Ancient Animal Remains Can Show Past Distributions (IMAGE)

Florida Museum of Natural History

Ancient Animal Remains Can Show Past Distributions

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These rodent remains from the Caribbean islands help illuminate the role humans played in transporting animals into areas where they had not previously lived. Historical specimens like these can inform modern conservation policies by refining scientists' understanding of animals' past distributions.

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Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace

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