How NASA Data Helps Study Animals on the Move

The video discusses the global migration of animals and the importance of a comprehensive database to study these movements. It introduces the Env-DATA system, which links animal movement data to environmental information, aiding researchers in understanding the impact of climate change on animal behavior. The video highlights a study led by Dr. Peter Mahoney, examining how different species' movement speeds are affected by weather conditions. The findings suggest varying responses to precipitation and temperature changes, which could influence predator-prey dynamics. The video emphasizes the use of global datasets for research and encourages international collaboration.

What is the purpose of the Environmental Data Automated Track Annotation system (Env-DATA)?

How does climate change, specifically polar amplification, affect animal movements?

What were the findings regarding the movement speeds of wolves, caribou, bears, and moose in relation to heavy summer rains?

What impact could changes in temperature and precipitation patterns have on predator-prey relationships?

In what ways can researchers utilize globally-available data sets for studying animal migrations?