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Cold Wave Shatters Amazon Ecosystem, Dung Beetles Struggle

4/8/2025

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In June 2023, a sudden cold wave plunged southern Peru's Amazon rainforest from a balmy 23.9°C to a chilling 10.5°C, sending shockwaves through the ecosystem. While most wildlife, including insects and mammals, bounced back swiftly, dung beetles struggled to adapt. This research underscores the urgent need to grasp how climate change impacts wildlife resilience.

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Story summary

In June 2023, a sudden cold wave plunged southern Peru's Amazon rainforest from a balmy 23.9°C to a chilling 10.5°C, sending shockwaves through the ecosystem. While most wildlife, including insects and mammals, bounced back swiftly, dung beetles struggled to adapt. This research underscores the urgent need to grasp how climate change impacts wildlife resilience.