A study by Oregon State University reveals that climate change poses a dual threat to native species by both reducing their suitable habitats and increasing predation pressure from non-native species. The research indicates that while future climate conditions may decrease habitat suitability for both native and non-native species, the resulting increased habitat overlap could intensify the negative impacts of non-native species, potentially leading to local extinctions of native species.

This study underscores the need to consider the combined effects of climate change and biological invasions when developing conservation strategies.

Source: Environmental News Network