Rising heat linked to faster telomere loss in wild Australian birds

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What happened

Extreme heat can have a profound impact on wild animals, causing their death in the most extreme cases and leaving less visible marks in others.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:01 UTC.

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