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animal migration
Also known as: Animal migrations
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A review of climate change impacts on migration patterns of marine ... frontiersin.org Oct 25, 2024 7 facts
claimThe United Nations treaty on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals recognizes the impact of climate change on animal migrations and the necessity of addressing how environmental changes affect animals that rely on migration strategies to maintain their populations.
referenceAnimal migrations have evolved in response to spatial and temporal changes in resource availability, as noted by Newton (2008), Milner-Gulland et al. (2011), and Evans and Bearhop (2022).
referenceMilner-Gulland, Fryxell, and Sinclair (2011) authored a comprehensive synthesis on the subject of animal migration.
claimThe review's temporal scope focuses on changes in animal migration reported in publications over the last two decades.
claimL. Storrie et al. (2023) tested the 'migration syndrome' in beluga whales to determine if they truly migrate.
claimIndigenous Knowledge contributes to the interpretation of observed changes in animal migration and helps identify equitable solutions to Arctic climate change.
referenceSpencer et al. (2014) published a study titled 'Annual movement patterns of endangered ivory gulls: the importance of sea ice' in PLoS ONE.
How Climate Change Affects Winter Wildlife - The Nature Conservancy nature.org Feb 4, 2025 3 facts
claimGPS technology is improving the understanding of wildlife movements, specifically regarding the distances animals traverse and the importance of habitat along their migratory routes.
claimClimate change-induced droughts and shorter plant growing seasons threaten the availability of forage on seasonal ranges and along migratory routes, which can negatively affect wildlife survival and reproduction.
claimWildlife herds, including mule deer, elk, and pronghorn, migrate seasonally to find food and avoid harsh winter conditions.
Here's how extreme weather is affecting animal migration weforum.org Oct 5, 2023 2 facts
How Climate Change is Changing Animal Habits neefusa.org Oct 4, 2023 2 facts
claimWarmer weather caused by climate change often leads to plants blooming earlier or expanding into historically cooler locations, which alters ecosystems and animal migration patterns.
claimBeluga whales are being pushed out of their normal migration routines due to unpredictable ice patterns caused by climate change, which increases the threat of getting trapped in the ice.
3.19 Adaptation of animals to the seasons - YouTube youtube.com Dec 21, 2023 1 fact
claimMigratory birds use the Earth's magnetic field to reach their destination.
Climate Change & Its Impact on Migration and Breeding Cycles husson.edu Aug 20, 2025 1 fact
claimShifting temperature patterns, changing food availability, and habitat transformation caused by climate change are forcing species to alter their behaviors and movement.