Global warming is the largest environmental issue that is affecting every aspect of life on Earth, not just humans. All the animals dwelling in our planet are being affected by these sudden changes, and the outcomes are extreme. As a result of this environmental issue, some species have become extinct or endangered, while new and unknown creatures have been discovered. In addition, the animal population is experiencing evolution in order to survive. But the most impact of global warming has been on the polar ice caps and the species that inhabit these areas.
Due to the effects of global warming, many species have become extinct or endangered and new species have developed. The consistent rise of temperatures has caused great amounts of habitat loss, which is the leading cause of the death of thousands. For example, the polar bears’ cold icy habitat is melting away at a fast rate, leaving them helpless and dying. As a result of the increase in temperatures, certain species cannot survive, which imbalances the food chain. Since animals and plants within an ecosystem depend on each other for survival, the death of one species triggers the collapse of others. Also, invasive species of animals have contributed to extinction and endangerment. Unable to cope with the hotter climates, animals are migrating to cooler areas in the north, therefore invading the territories of other species. This causes competition for land and food, which leads to the death and extinction of weaker species. For instance, the red fox is moving to the north, invading the land of the Arctic fox, which is now endangered. Due to these reasons, many animals living in our planet are in great danger. Some examples of extinct animals are; the Baiji dolphin, West African black rhino, the Golden Toad, Holdridge’s toad, Spix’s macaw, po’ouli (type of bird), Hawaiian crow and the Pyrenean ibex. According to the ‘’Top 10 Endangered List’’ of the WWCF, these species are threatened to become extinct as of...