By Alex Batka
Many sea turtles lay their eggs on beaches that are threatened by rising sea levels. In addition, the temperature of beaches has been steadily increasing which is affecting the offspring of sea turtles. Colder sand temperatures are more likely to produce males and warmer sand temperatures are more likely to produce female sea turtles. Since the beaches are getting warmer, there are more female offspring and many worry about the dwindling male populations.
The orangutan’s natural habit is being destroyed at an alarming rate due to deforestation. Thanks to global warming, these animals are also dealing with longer droughts and larger wildfires destroying their homes.
Northern Right Whales
These whales are extremely endangered with only 300 individuals left. Warming waters contain less plankton, so Northern Right Whales are having a difficult time finding food.