Submitted by JanniesStopBanningMe t3_10a3gaj in askscience
hoummousbender t1_j45mll6 wrote
Reply to comment by epanek in Since the world is getting warmer, is the arctic treeline being pushed back? by JanniesStopBanningMe
One example: In Alaska, There is a reduction in permafrost, leading to a boom in trees, and a huge boom in beavers. The ponds they create warm the soil further and create more readily available water, which attracts other animals like muskrats and waterfowl. An entirely new ecosystem is being created. https://www.nationalobserver.com/2022/02/23/news/alaska-warming-tundra-beaver-boom
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