The Leuser Ecosystem is the last remaining place where Sumatran #orangutans, elephants, and tigers co-exist naturally, and thus has high biodiversity significance. New biodiversity maps released by @globalforests helps prioritize areas for #conservation. https://t.co/gm28KO6wBB
Primary succession starts in barren areas. Lichen usually is the first inhabitant, so they are called pioneer species. They help make rocks suitable for plants to grow over 100s of years. #lichen#pioneerspecies
The situation here is that the environment is still changing, but when the maple grows more, it will become a climax community. https://t.co/wC6MmoZ2mF
Each of the 13 species of Finches on the island have different beaks. This is because they each eat from different places, like from trees or on the ground. Over time they have evolved to be able to eat easier from the places they most commonly are found in. #evolution