#wildlife-adaptation

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1 week ago

Panting, gular fluttering and sploots: how Britain's animals try to keep cool

Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense, raising questions about the long-term resilience of wildlife in the UK. Animals have evolved various cooling tactics, but these strategies come with costs, affecting their ability to find food and reproduce.
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fromNature
3 months ago

Revealed: where rare and giant starfish hide from an enigmatic killer

Sunflower stars escape a devastating population decline by seeking refuge in fjords.
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