Climate Change Threatens Cold-Blooded Species in the Tropics: Research Reveals Disturbing Trends
Climate Change Threatens Cold-Blooded Species in the Tropics: Research Reveals Disturbing Trends Recent research sheds light on the vulnerability of cold-blooded species, including reptiles, amphibians, fish, intertidal animals, and insects, in the face of climate change, particularly in tropical regions. Led by Nikki Moore, a PhD student at McGill University, and supported by a collaborative effort from scientists worldwide, the study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution offers crucial insights into how these species are responding to warming temperatures. Understanding Cold-Blooded Species and Climate Change Cold-blooded species exhibit a close correlation between temperature and physiological responses, making them particularly susceptible to environmental changes. The research, drawing from extensive data provided by the Synthesis Centre for Biodiversity Sciences in Germany, analyzed the shifting ranges of these species in response to climate warming. Contrary to p...