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The ramifications of human activity on the island of Madagascar will affect the island far longer than previously realized, scientists say.
The impacts were much greater than scientists expected.
Extinctions in Madagascar may threaten its biodiversity for millions of years into the future.
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Madagascar faces millions of years of extinctions due to human
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