Heatwave Havoc: Climate Change Disrupts Global Migratory Species
A UN report highlights the alarming impact of climate change on migratory species, including Himalayan wildlife like musk deer and snow trout. Rising temperatures force cold-adapted species into fragmented habitats, increasing conflicts and habitat loss, particularly for species like Asian elephants and Arctic shorebirds.
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A groundbreaking report from the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals details the adverse effects of climate change on global wildlife. Notably, Himalayan species such as musk deer and snow trout are increasingly pressured to migrate to fragmented habitats due to rising temperatures.
This shift not only impacts cold-adapted species but also exacerbates existing challenges posed by human activities. The report reveals that Asian elephants face 'habitat gridlock' as they struggle to move due to climate-induced habitat shifts, escalating human-animal conflicts.
Findings also highlight a global trend affecting migratory species. For instance, Arctic shorebirds' survival rates are falling due to timing mismatches with insect hatching. The urgent call for conservation underscores the dire need for proactive measures to combat these climate-driven disruptions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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