The effects of climate change on animals

animals die whle foregaging for water as many water bodies have ran dry (1)

Obey Sibanda

Tsholotsho is particularly sensitive to changes in temperature and thus vulnerable to drought, a small decrease in water availability in this already arid region can stress natural systems and further threaten water supplies.

A cow that travelled a long distance in search of water struggles to rise.
A cow that travelled a long distance in search of water struggles to rise.

Most water bodies that keep the ecosystem thriving and feed human population are stressed due to climate change.

 

Villagers sharing water for drinking
Villagers sharing water for drinking
Villagers travel more than ten kilometres everyday in search of potable water
Villagers travel more than ten kilometres everyday in search of potable water
Villagers and animals drink from the same water source
Villagers and animals drink from the same water source

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