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Why Heat Waves Amplified by Climate Change Are a Big Problem for Baby Birds

The extreme heat wave earlier this summer was a disaster for nestlings in the Pacific Northwest. With climate change, these intense hot spells will become more frequent, ultimately threatening bird populations.

Falcons Have Natural 'Eye Makeup' to Improve Hunting Ability, Scientists Discover

Providing shade for birds of the Tankwa Karoo desert, South Africa

Tankwa Karoo National Park spans nearly 340,000 acres in one of the most arid and remote parts of South Africa. The park is home to a diverse array of bird species, including the martial eagle, Ludwig s bustard, karoo lark, large-billed lark, long-billed lark, cinnamon-breasted warbler, black-headed canary, and many more. However, temperatures in Tankwa Karoo are rising and routinely reach levels that can be lethal to birds. In order to survive, birds control their body temperatures by seeking shade, as well as through evaporative cooling, which requires greater intake of water. Water, however, is becoming increasingly scarce due to changes in temperature and rainfall patterns. At the few waterholes that remain, the threat of predation is high, and limited shade means birds risk exposure to high temperatures.

Local study finds ships a major source of litter on SA beaches

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