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Re:More than half of all whale and dolphin species are of co... by sleazy_b on Saturday October 10, 2020 @09:12AM (#24738759)
I’m not super educated on the subject but am I wrong to think that basically all large non-domesticated mammals will go extinct over the next few generations? It doesn't look like humans are inclined to do anything about the climate and these animals seem particularly vulnerable.
Re:More than half of all whale and dolphin species are of co... by cgh on Saturday October 10, 2020 @09:59AM (#24739056)
You are indeed wrong. Many populations are thriving. Some examples local to me: black bears, cougars, grizzly bears, various species of deer and a couple of elk herds. Climate change won’t affect these animals much, especially here in BC. They may end up migrating north a bit but bears in particular are incredibly adaptable animals.
Re:More than half of all whale and dolphin species are of co... by 411111111111111 on Saturday October 10, 2020 @11:38AM (#24739655)
I'm not a scientist nor have I studied ecological effects on species, but you're statement is definitely too strong.

Its probably unlikely that all non domesticated animals will die in the soon (next 200yrs) future. Beyond that it's just beyond unpredictable, because the challenges of that time haven't even been identified yet.

Re:More than half of all whale and dolphin species are of co... by Papier345 on Saturday October 10, 2020 @12:07PM (#24739860)
We still don't know if climate is a loos coupled or strong coupled system.

Could go either way. Lets try nothing otherwise we might create a sustainable environment with healthy air, energy and more animals for nothing.

Re:More than half of all whale and dolphin species are of co... by wubbert on Saturday October 10, 2020 @10:35AM (#24739261)
The problem isn't just due to climate change. It's also due to the constant destruction and expansion into natural/wild areas.
Re:More than half of all whale and dolphin species are of co... by pvaldes on Saturday October 10, 2020 @10:03AM (#24739077)
Nobody knows the future. Sperm whales benefit of our overfishing so they recovered really fast. Hector's dolphins are hurt by our overfishing, so they are in big trouble.