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Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

Environment

UF researchers find hurricanes can bring unexpected benefits for wildlife

University of Florida researchers are studying how tropical storms and hurricanes, despite their destructive force, can produce positive outcomes for certain wildlife species and ecosystems. The work suggests that the ecological effects of major storm systems are more complex than simple devastation, with some animals and habitats potentially benefiting from hurricane-driven changes to the landscape.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun

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