Examine how global climate change is affecting the migration routes, timing, and behaviors of various animal species
Author(s): Krishnappa S
Abstract: Climate change around the world is extremely affecting the migration pathways, timing’s as well as behaviors of different animal. Seasons, temperature levels and rainfall patterns affect usual migratory routines therefore causing a negative impact on the migration process and hence the ecological system. It is often found that numerous species modify their migration timings and, at the same time, food availability and reproductive sites get altered negatively. For example, due to warmer springs, birds are coming to breeding grounds a month earlier but the insects on which they feed are not available at the same time thus their reproductive ability is hampered. Likewise, fish and whale, the marine mammals are transforming migration patterns because of the changes in the ocean temperature and currents, and therefore can cause negative interference with se affiliated activities such as fishing and shipping. TIL birds and bees are perfect but terrestrial animals such as caribou and elephants are troubled by carved up habitats that do not accommodate their migrations. Such disruptions not only affect the specific kinds’ ability to exist but also the systems these species exist due to the constant enhancement of climate change these species are unable to adapt fast and efficiently hence the need for conservation.
How to cite this article:
Krishnappa S. Examine how global climate change is affecting the migration routes, timing, and behaviors of various animal species. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2017;2(5):48-52.