Ecology
Ecosystems, species interactions, invasive species, environmental adaptation, and how organisms shape and respond to their habitats.
2 pieces 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.
Ecological systems and the mechanics of invasive species management -
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.
Adaptation under constraint and what thriving in hostile environments teaches about resilience systems