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Climate Change Is Pushing Animals Closer to Humans, With Potentially Catastrophic Consequences

As temperatures warm, some animals are expanding their geographic range—and overlapping with humans.

All around the world, the climate crisis has species on the move. This widespread shuffling can push animals closer to humans, with potentially disastrous consequences. Overall, a growing body of research shows that climate change is increasing global cases of human-wildlife conflict and the risk of zoonotic disease spillover.