Arctic fox failed to move north at end of ice age

Study suggests animals may not migrate in response to rising temperatures.

Even the fast-moving arctic fox, used to trekking long distances, failed to retreat to cooler climes when global temperatures rose in the past, a new study suggests. The find dampens hopes that species will be able to adapt to climate change by moving towards the poles.

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Arctic fox failed to move north at end of ice age

Study suggests animals may not migrate in response to rising temperatures.

Even the fast-moving arctic fox, used to trekking long distances, failed to retreat to cooler climes when global temperatures rose in the past, a new study suggests. The find dampens hopes that species will be able to adapt to climate change by moving towards the poles.

Read the story here.

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