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Can a long-lived seabird evolve fast enough to avoid extinction under a changing climate?
As the climate changes, species face a critical question: Can they evolve quickly enough to keep pace with their changing environment?
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As the climate changes, species face a critical question: Can they evolve quickly enough to keep pace with their changing environment? A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that, for at least one long-lived seabird, the answer is generally no.
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