Losing scavengers changes ecosystems faster than most people realize, and it hits closer to home than expected.

It’s not just the rare and exotic predators that are struggling; the cleanup crew of the wild—the scavengers—are fading fast. A third of these species are already in serious trouble, and it’s creating ripple effects you can see in everything from public health to food costs. The absence of scavengers doesn’t just impact nature; it starts creeping into our daily lives in ways we’re rarely ready for.



