How will climate changes affect the various animal species?

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The climatic conditions of a particular region determine the variation of biotic component. The fluctuating climatic conditions can adversely affect the fauna residing in the area. The consequences include habitat loss, shifts in climatic conditions and in habitats that surpass migrational capabilities, altered competitive relationships. Some of the examples include-
Melting arctic ice removes hunting ground from polar bears.
Warmer water temperatures will cause population declines for trout, salmon and many other species that require cold water to survive.
Rising ocean temperatures have already caused massive coral bleaching, leading to the collapse of these ecosystems which sustain huge numbers of fish.

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