India, Nov. 4 -- Research reveals that while national parks and nature reserves can boost species numbers and provide habitats for predators, they often fail to preserve the intricate ecological interactions essential for ecosystem stability.

The study highlights the need for conservation efforts to focus on maintaining these interactions, as they are crucial for ecosystem resilience and function.

Setting aside land for nature is one of the main global strategies to conserve biodiversity. From national parks to local reserves, these areas are designed to give wildlife the space it needs to thrive. But my latest research with colleagues shows that these protected areas don't always work in the way we expect.

They can help increase the n...