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8 Animals Really Feeling the Effects of Climate Change

Climate change is very real to these animals.

Craig Carilli
By Craig CarilliOct 20, 2015
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The November 2015 issue of National Geographic is all about climate change, and part of it is dedicated to examining which animals are adapting to climate change and which are not. The issue features beautiful photos of these animals that are part of the National Geographic Photo Ark, which documents the world’s captive species with the hope of inspiring people to care.

Check out some of our favorite images in the gallery above.

(All images and captions via National Geographic)

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