Ecology
Ecosystems, species interactions, invasive species, environmental adaptation, and how organisms shape and respond to their habitats.
2 lessons in this category
April 2026
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29 Apr 7 min
Why Colombia Can't Just Move Pablo Escobar's Hippos
An Indian tycoon's offer to relocate Pablo Escobar's hippos sounds like a solution. But invasive species are equilibrium shifts, not logistics problems—and every removal option is a trade-off that compounds over time.
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26 Apr 7 min
What Thriving Means When the Ground Is Poisoned
Chernobyl's wildlife shows elevated mutation rates and shorter lifespans — yet populations flourish. The lesson isn't about invulnerability. It's about how complex systems find new equilibria when old ones break permanently.