Extreme temperatures threaten desert songbirds with death by dehydration

Extreme temperatures threaten desert songbirds with death by dehydration 02/24/2017 07:22 AM EST According to NASA, 2016 was the hottest year on historical record. Globally, the increase amounted to nearly 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit. And while that might not sound like much of an increase, it could mean the difference between life and death for some bird populations. Full story at http://news.unm.edu/news/extreme-temperatures-threaten-desert-songbirds-with-death-by-dehydration Source University of New Mexico This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111