Tech: Over 300 reindeer were struck by lightning in the same spot in Norway, and their carcasses have had a surprising effect on the landscape

Tech: Over 300 reindeer were struck by lightning in the same spot in Norway, and their carcasses have had a surprising effect on the landscape

More than 300 reindeer in southeast Norway were struck by lightning and died two years ago. Their carcasses may end up boosting plant diversity as scavengers drop feces containing seeds near the dead animals, according to a study published last week.
Source: Tech: Over 300 reindeer were struck by lightning in the same spot in Norway, and their carcasses have had a surprising effect on the landscape

- gist culled from pulseng