Researchers in California have followed an interesting phenomenon. Their catch and release bird research has shown over the past several decades that the average size of birds has increased noticeably. The attribute this to climate change stating:
“One is that birds could be storing more fat to survive the harsher winter storms that have become more common as the world warms. The other cause may be that climate change is affecting plant growth in a way that is leading to fatter birds.”
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