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Landscapes and Climate in Prehistory: Interactions of Wildlife, Man, and Fire

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Landscapes are more than a simple function of geological, geomorphological, climatic, and botanical parameters. Animals play an important role. Their behavior, especially their trophic habits, is a major force in the forming of landscapes. Herbivores consume the products of the primary biomass production. Fire and man have been doing the same since they appeared on Earth. Moreover, both are not only herbivorous, but also carnivorous, devouring whatever animal wherever they can.

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Schüle, W. (1990). Landscapes and Climate in Prehistory: Interactions of Wildlife, Man, and Fire. In: Goldammer, J.G. (eds) Fire in the Tropical Biota. Ecological Studies, vol 84. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-75395-4_13

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