“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species

Comments

1. June: what's wrong with these researchers not even trying to get funding from the local governments in these countries? this just seems like another rich country telling them what to do without actually sup
2. Luna: you'd think we'd prioritize preserving the ecosystems where biodiversity is highest, but nope
3. Karimfelix: it's amazing scientists are starting to say what anyone who watches wildlife documentaries already knows - the tropics are being neglected. What's next? A study on how global soccer fandom is
4. Dane: That's interesting - how does the parachute science part really not work in tropical regions? what exactly is the disconnect there?
5. Sharmaamir: you'd think basic science wouldn't be blind to geography but I guess that's what makes it parachute now
6. Milan: i'm not surprised - it's like conservation efforts assume the tropical rainforest is some kind of secondary ecosystem instead of the incredible biodiversity hub that it is, where do we start
7. Sanakarim: this one's been bothering me for ages - seems like every conservation effort always goes to the 'cute' animals or forests near home, not where they actually matter most

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