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UNH Research: More Than One Way for Animals to Survive Climate Change

May 5, 2021

DURHAM, N.H.— As climate change continues to trigger the rise in temperature, increase drier conditions and shift precipitation patterns, adapting to new conditions will be critical for the long-term survival of most species. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire found that to live in hotter more desert-like surroundings, and exist without water, there is more than one genetic mechanism allowing animals to adapt. This is important not only for their survival but may also provide... - Read Full Article

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