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People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife overheating
Experts say birds can pant, seek shade and use shallow water, while insect declines are making it harder for them to cope.
- As Europe scorches under extreme heat, birds and other wildlife face significant risks, prompting experts to offer guidance on how to safely assist animals struggling with high temperatures.
- McGill University emeritus professor of wildlife biology David Bird notes that while birds are well-adapted to heat, prolonged intense temperatures push many species toward their maximum thermal tolerance.
- Lacking sweat glands, birds cool themselves by "gape," or panting, while residents can help by providing clean, shallow water sources in shaded, predator-safe locations.
- Jack Kottwitz, assistant professor at Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, advises contacting local wildlife rehabilitators rather than offering foreign food or water to sick animals.
- Lisa Duke, sanctuary grounds manager at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary affiliated with Michigan State, said "the best thing for wildlife is to let them be wild" as animals naturally know how to regulate their bodies.
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As Europe swelters under extreme heat, people aren't the only ones affected by the high temperatures and humidity. Birds and other wildlife are also at risk.
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People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures
As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity.
·New York, United States
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