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Evolution Earth

Senegal Chimpanzees Seek Shade In a Cave

In Senegal a troop of critically endangered West African chimpanzees seek shade in a cave to avoid the savanna temperatures which at the peak of the dry season push the chimps to their limits. This is a behavior never recorded before, and as with many precious resources, when the whole troop arrives, tempers can flare. As the climate continues to warm their limits will be pushed even further.

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Forgotten and overlooked, grasslands could hold the key to our planet’s survival.
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At the planet’s frozen extremes, animals can reveal the changes taking place.
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In the hottest places, species are going to extraordinary lengths to survive.
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Remarkable island wildlife reveals insights into our rapidly changing planet.
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Animals have a surprising story to tell about our rapidly changing planet.
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