July 3, 2009 | 5 comments

Animals of the Disappearing Mangroves

As mangrove forests shrink worldwide, a menagerie of specially adapted animals that depend on them are at risk, too

By Katherine Harmon   

 
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Aside from being a unique home for many animals, mangroves serve an important function for people, as well. Like other coastal buffers, they help shield land from storms and high seas. Recognizing the value of the disappearing groves, officials in Jakarta, Indonesia, recently promised to restore 790 acres (320 hectares) of the forests along the city's northern coast, The Jakarta Post reported.

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