Posted on 02/24/2012 7:47:34 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY
Imagine a planet where jellyfish rule the seas, giant rodents roam the mountains and swarms of insects blur everything in sight. It may sound far-fetched, but enough global warming is likely to change the distribution of wildlife on Earth. While species that are under threat, such as the polar bear, seem to get all the attention, others are beginning to thrive like never before.
In the past three months, new studies have been published about killer whales, wandering albatross and trumpeter swans—all of which appear to be benefiting from climate change.
Melting ice is turning the Arctic Sea into a giant buffet for killer whales. They have been arriving in growing numbers to feed on belugas, seals and narwhals, according to a recent study by scientists from the University of Manitoba. Warmer temperatures make it easier for the whales to hunt because their prey is less likely to climb onto sea ice or hide below it to escape.
At the opposite end of the world, in Antarctica's Southern Ocean, changing winds have been helping the wandering albatross find food faster. Researchers say global warming has produced stronger air currents that allow the birds to spend less time away from their nests, increasing the odds that their chicks will survive.
"The duration of foraging trips has decreased, breeding success has improved and birds have increased in mass by more than 1 kilogram," wrote the study's authors, who called their findings "positive consequences of climate change."
(Excerpt) Read more at scientificamerican.com ...
Ah. It is the Democrat voter registration drive.
“Imagine a planet where jellyfish rule the seas, giant rodents roam the mountains and swarms of insects blur everything in sight”
Soon as Florida gets some mountains it’ll qualify.
That’s OK with me, as long as we can get rid of the Rats.
It's already happening. Exhibit A = the U.S. Capitol. Both parties include many examples of all of the above.
Warmer Planet Could Be Dominated by Mosquitoes, Ticks, Rodents and Jellyfish
In other words, Democrats.
Most of the jellyfish can be found at RNC headquarters when they aren’t on television.
Oh great. More Democrats.
Now wait a minute......I thought it was settled that warming caused creatures to get smaller, not bigger...
sounds like they named all the democrats in the headline..
I’m doing well, Nan! Unfortunately, I do not have a green thumb. Why can’t those plants water themselves?! And I only like hot peppers and potatoes. I hope you are in great health and enjoying life and looking forward to spring!
Creating make believe inhabitants for a make believe problem.
There’s an intelluctual for you.
Lack of a green thumb is my main problem too. spending so much time on a farm as a youngster, didn’t do much to help me plant-wise. I have managed (so far) to keep alive a Christmas Cactus that belonged to my great-grandmother. It takes all my effort to manage not to kill it. My grandmother kept ti going and my mother also kept it growing. I almost killed it before my conscience moved me to do a better job with the family heirloom, so I can pass it down to whichever grandchild has a green thumb. You take care now. Hugs
Hugs to you, too, Nan! God bless you and your family.
Oh, gosh, I’m... startled!
You should see the badger in my trousers...I wonder what effects a little warming might have on it!
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I don’t know, Sweetheart, but I’d love to get it on tape. Wave at the camera, Joe 6-pack!
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