“We are probably underestimating the impacts of increased heat on animal minds.” — behavioral ecologist Amanda Ridley

A growing body of research is showing that heat waves can affect animal behavior. Add in climate change, and there's a possibility for huge ripple effects across entire ecosystems.

—via @KnowableMag

https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/living-world/2026/heat-waves-scramble-animal-minds-trigger-aggression

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