Not all species flee heat: New hypothesis explains surprising movements in nature

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 10:25 in Earth & Climate

As the climate warms, scientists expect animals and plants to move to cooler areas—uphill, toward the poles, or into deeper waters. But in a surprising twist, scientists have found that over a third of species are doing the opposite and instead heading downhill, toward the equator, or into shallower waters. Why?

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