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Animals in the year 20202025

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The Shrinking Animal Phenomenon

This chapter explores the significant size reduction observed in various animal species, particularly birds, over the past 40 years, examining its potential links to climate change. The discussion covers ecological principles like Bergman's Rule and details how temperature impacts both warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals differently. It emphasizes the need for further research to understand the complexities of these size changes in the context of evolving environmental conditions.

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