Bigger Beaks Through Climate Change | SciShow News

Bigger Beaks Through Climate Change | SciShow News

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Science, Biology

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 new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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