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Hardship at birth alters the impact of climate change on a long-lived predator

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Hardship at birth alters the impact of climate change on a long-lived predator

F. Sergio, G. Tavecchia, et al.

This fascinating research by Fabrizio Sergio, Giacomo Tavecchia, Julio Blas, Alessandro Tanferna, Fernando Hiraldo, Erkki Korpimaki, and Steven R. Beissinger reveals how natal drought profoundly affects the survival of red kites, with implications for their population dynamics under climate change. Discover how these developmental legacies could reshape our understanding of wildlife resilience!

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Abstract
Climate change increases extreme events impacting wildlife. This study on red kites reveals that natal drought (drought at birth) has a more significant and long-lasting negative impact on survival than current drought. Incorporating natal effects into population models showed a 40% decline in predicted population size and a 21% shorter time to extinction, highlighting the need to consider such developmental legacies in climate change impact assessments.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Sep 27, 2022
Authors
Fabrizio Sergio, Giacomo Tavecchia, Julio Blas, Alessandro Tanferna, Fernando Hiraldo, Erkki Korpimaki, Steven R. Beissinger
Tags
climate change
red kites
natal drought
wildlife survival
population models
extinction risk
environmental impact

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