Animals are shape-shifting, so don’t be surprised if you see a real Dumbo soon

Climate change is heaping pressure on animals to adapt physically, with longer appendages reported, say experts

28 September 2021 - 20:32

As the planet gets hotter, some animal species are growing larger beaks, legs and ears to better regulate their body temperatures...

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