The Geometrid Moth is amongst the species adapting to higher temperatures.

Different species might be more in-tune with the environment than originally conceived. Researchers are realizing that both animals and plants are shifting their natural home towards cooler poles three times faster than original believed.

Animals are seeking out cooler temperatures in response to climate change ensuring their species survival. Species impacted range from algae, to birds, and multiple mammals across the continents of Europe, North and South America, and the country of Malaysia illustrate that those affected most by temperatures are moving the fastest.

Species are proving that adaptability is fast becoming the most important biological trait in an ever changing ecological environment. Species that have reached the highest pole or mountaintop are now faced with possible extinction. With the Arctic experiencing the lower polar ice on record in history, polar bears are amongst those running out of time, fast. Researchers believe that species resting atop Mount Kinabalu in Borneo are countless and one species in particular, the Geometrid moth, has shifted their natural range from 59m in 42 years.

Although in early stages, the research is assisting in proving just how influenced different species are by temperature ranges and just how willing they are to readjust their environment to their optimal temperature.

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Source: BBC