The phenomenon of global warming has devastating consequences for migratory species, including the risk of extinction for male sea turtles.
The British Ornithological Society has released a report indicating that climate change could disrupt the migration and breeding of many animal species, leading to catastrophic outcomes for vulnerable species like sea turtles.
The warming climate could result in populations of turtles being predominantly female, as the sex of hatchlings is influenced by water temperature. Additionally, one-third of nesting areas for turtles in the Caribbean may be destroyed due to rising sea levels.
Whales, polar bears, and migratory birds traversing the expanding Sahara Desert are also among the species most affected.
“Because they rely on such distinct habitats, migratory birds and animals are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change,” said Jim Knight, the UK Minister for Biodiversity. “They are among the first creatures to show us the consequences of global warming on wildlife. Some of the issues they are facing are ones we may see in other species over the coming decades.”
While rising temperatures may benefit some species, they simultaneously push others towards the brink of extinction, the report emphasizes.
Minh Thi (according to AFP)
