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We know that many animal species will die off due to climate change. Are there any that will adapt fast enough to the rising temperatures to thrive? (lemmy.ca)

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If so, what are the potential consequences they pose to other animals or plants?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Sure. For example, sockeye salmon (red salmon) have been doing very well, in contrast to some other salmon species.

https://www.wired.com/story/as-waters-warm-alaska-experiences-salmon-booms-and-busts/

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

possible links:

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190730-the-animals-that-will-survive-climate-change

https://listverse.com/2016/06/09/10-animals-that-surprisingly-benefit-from-climate-change/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Basically anything with a fast reproduction cycle should be able to handle it. Obviously microbes and most insects will find a new home as long as we don’t collide the moon on earth and turn the entire planet into a ball of lava.