Bigger Beaks Through Climate Change | SciShow News

Bigger Beaks Through Climate Change | SciShow News

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses how certain bird species and other animals are adapting to climate change by altering their physical features, a phenomenon explained by Allen's Rule. Researchers have observed changes in the size of heat-radiating appendages in various species, correlating with rising temperatures. The video also highlights the conservation efforts for the Kakapo, a flightless parrot in New Zealand, which has shown unexpected genetic resilience despite a population bottleneck. These findings offer hope for the species' future survival.

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What is Allen's rule and how does it relate to the adaptation of birds in different climates?

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How have Australian parrots' bill sizes changed in relation to climate change?

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Discuss the significance of genetic diversity in the Kakapo population.

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What findings did scientists discover regarding harmful mutations in the Kakapo population?

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What challenges do Kakapo face due to their small population size?

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