Global Warming Threatens Winter Bird Hoards

“Grey jay birds that store frozen food to help survive icy winters are dying out in parts of North America because global warming is rotting their hoards, a scientist said. The jay’s dependence on natural refrigeration — of food ranging from berries to insects — make it an odd exception to a general rule that animals and plants survive better during less harsh winters.” Read the full story INTERVIEW-Grey jays hit by warming as birds’ freezer fails on Alertnet.

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