Climate Change Impact on Wildlife

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What is the effect of global warming on the hibernation of bears?

They hibernate for shorter periods (correct)

They no longer hibernate at all

They hibernate for longer periods

They hibernate at the same duration as before

What is the reason why some migratory bird species no longer migrate?

They are searching for food during the winter

They are adapting to new habitats

They are responding to changes in climate (correct)

They are following their genetic instincts

What is the likely reason for the decrease in size of salmon?

They are eating less food

They are migrating to new habitats

They are being overfished

They are maturing faster due to warmer water temperatures (correct)

What determines the sex of green sea turtle hatchlings?

The temperature of the sand Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the temperature of the sand in the northern parts of the Great Barrier Reef?

Only females are being born Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of animal species are at risk of extinction due to climate change?

Nearly half Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of climate change on the habitats of plants and animals?

It is altering them Signup and view all the answers

What is the behavior of bears in the winter due to climate change?

They are searching for food during the winter Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the shorter hibernation period of bears?

They are not regenerating or finding food, leading to increased aggression Signup and view all the answers

¿Por qué los osos no pueden aguantar durante seis meses?

Porque comen menos en otoño Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es el resultado de la temperatura en la determinación del sexo de las crías de tortuga verde?

A 28 grados solo nacen machos Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué sucede con las especies de aves migratorias de largo recorrido?

Siguen las rutas habituales, pero se enfrentan a desiertos cada vez mayores Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es la razón por la que la curruca capirotada ha dejado de migrar de Alemania-España a España?

Porque el cambio climático ha alterado su hábitat Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué sucede con la hibernación de los osos en relación con el cambio climático?

La hibernación dura menos tiempo Signup and view all the answers

¿Por qué los peces, como los salmones, son más pequeños que antes?

Porque las aguas son más cálidas Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué sucede con la tortuga verde en las zonas septentrionales de la Gran Barrera de Coral?

Nacen solo hembras Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es el resultado del cambio climático en la biodiversidad?

Cerca de la mitad de las especies animales están en peligro de extinción Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Global warming causes winters to be warmer and shorter, altering the habitats of plants and animals.
As a result, bears no longer hibernate as much as they used to, and instead continue to search for food during the winter, making them more aggressive towards humans.
The duration of hibernation is decreasing, and bears are not regenerating or finding food, leading to increased aggression.
Many migratory bird species, such as the curruca capirotada, are no longer migrating due to climate change, instead staying in their year-round habitats.
Some species, like the petirrojos, remain in their home territories, while others, like storks and cranes, follow their genetic instincts and migrate, but face increasing deserts and decreasing food sources in Africa.
Scientific research has shown that salmon are up to 8% smaller than they were in the past, likely due to warmer water temperatures causing them to mature faster and return to their spawning rivers at a younger age.
The green sea turtle is also at risk of extinction, with the sex of its hatchlings determined by the temperature of the sand, with 28°C producing only males and 32°C producing only females.
In the northern parts of the Great Barrier Reef, only females are being born, making it difficult for them to reproduce due to a lack of males.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, nearly half of all animal species are at risk of extinction due to climate change.

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Learn how climate change affects the habits and habitats of various animal species, from hibernation patterns to migration routes and physical characteristics. Discover the alarming consequences of global warming on wildlife, including bears, birds, fish, and turtles. Take this quiz to explore the far-reaching impact of climate change on our planet's biodiversity.