How evolution serves as the ultimate survival mechanism for wildlife

Can wildlife adapt to climate change? - Erin Eastwood · 4:47 · Video: TED-Ed · Watch at the source

In short: As rising temperatures, rising seas, and massive droughts reshape the planet, species must find ways to survive. This video explores how some plants and animals rely on evolution to adapt to these rapidly changing landscapes.

While humans often turn to technology to solve environmental challenges, many species face a different path. For many plants and animals, successfully navigating a changing world requires the most ancient solution available: evolution. Erin Eastwood examines the mechanisms through which wildlife attempts to adapt to the shifting conditions of a warming planet.

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