What animals know about climate change that humans don’t

For a birdwatcher, spotting a rare bird is like winning the lottery. But what if that bird isn’t supposed to be there? What if its arrival is a warning? From seabirds appearing hundreds of miles from home to elephant seals collecting data beneath Antarctic ice, scientists are using technology to discover what animals can tell us about climate change — sometimes long before we see the signs ourselves. The trick is learning how to listen. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices