Rising Temperatures Challenge Survival: 20x Increase in Winter Food Demand for South America’s Lone Hibernator

Climate change heats up, posing severe risks to the survival of South America's solitary hibernating species.

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The Dromiciops gliroides, uniquely hibernating in chilly climes, now faces warmer winters and disrupted sleep cycles.

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With winters warming, these creatures need 20 times more food when natural resources are scarce.

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Genetic adaptations reveal how Dromiciops manages energy, crucial for enduring the off-season's food shortages.

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Rising temperatures not only threaten hibernation but also challenge the species' role in dispersing native plant seeds.

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Scientists fear isolated populations in northern ranges are most at risk from climate extremes.

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Roberto Nespolo Rossi's research highlights the urgency for ecological monitoring to secure the species’ future.

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Hibernation’s secrets could unlock new strategies for human medical therapies, mimicking nature's survival tactics.

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How will ongoing climate trends reshape the survival strategies of hibernators? Continued research may hold the key.

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