The Climate Crisis Is Changing the Circle of Life

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When you think about the impact of climate change on the circle of life, you likely picture polar bears or Bengal tigers struggling in new conditions. But the impacts on the world go all the way down to the tiniest creatures who do some of the most important jobs.

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