As the global average temperature increases, ecosystems change. They do it faster than they ever have, and this is something that is harming many species both plant and animal beings.
There are many animals that are in danger of extinction due to global warmingSome are better known than others, but all are struggling to survive in a world that is increasingly unknown to them.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicted that unless the trend changes, global warming would kill one in three species worldwide. This means that the next generations would not know the koalaIn the sea turtle: to the snow leopard. Even the population of cod The Atlantic is descending rapidly, as it is forced to spend more time searching for prey, which is increasingly dispersed in the sea, thus putting its life in danger.
Deforestation, rising sea levels, or pollution are just three of the problems that animals face. The american spadesrodents originally from Oregon and Nevada (United States), have had to move to higher altitudes, since their natural habitat is getting too hot. These animals can die if the temperature rises above 25ºC, so they have had to go to cooler places to survive.
Snow Leopard
Those species that live in the Nordic regions, such as the reindeerThey have a lot of difficulty finding food. In addition, as there is less ice surface, the polar bears they have to travel greater distances to get at least one chance to live. The penguinsUnfortunately, they are not far behind either. A study published in the journal Nature said that the population could decline by 19% this century.
It would be a real shame to lose these wonderful animals.