Sheep shrinking in Scotland; climate change takes its toll
Thursday, July 2, 2009 - 14:14
in Earth & Climate
The average weight of sheep in a flock on a remote island has been falling in small but steady increments since 1985. Milder winters mean smaller animals but a larger herd. Along with polar ice caps and sandy beaches, sheep on a remote Scottish island are gradually shrinking as a result of global warming, according to a study published today in the journal...
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