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National Parks in the History of Science: Island Biogeography (Video)

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9 minutes, 36 seconds

Fifty years ago, mangrove islands in Everglades National Park were the subject of a now-famous experiment that tested an important idea about biodiversity. Meet the scientist who conducted it.

Part of a series of articles titled Parks in Science History.

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Last updated: August 29, 2022