The facts : The CO 2 fertilization effect is by no means going to âsaveâ us from the devastating consequences of global warming. 1  While enhanced CO 2 allows plants to maximize their water efficiency (requiring less water to achieve photosynthesis) the levels of other nutrients still limit growth.
Other island animals that are found nowhere else in the world, include the lemurs found on the island of Madagascar, the kiwi found on New Zealand, the tree kangaroo found in Papua New Guinea and the orang-utan which is found on the Indonesian islands of Borneo and Sumatra.
Aldabra Giant Tortoise. Aldabra Atoll off the coast of Africa; introduced populations exist on other islands in the Seychelles. Aldabra tortoises are the largest animals in their natural environment. By manipulating their habitat through grazing, they play a role in the ecosystem by clearing paths for smaller animals.