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April 14, 2026
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Warming climate pushing Kenya’s insects near their heat limits

Warming climate pushing Kenya’s insects near their heat limits

As the globe gets warmer, some insect species face a very real risk of extinction...

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A new study reveals that nearly 70 percent of tropical insect species in Kenya are already at their heat tolerance limit due to climate change, with little room for further adaptation.

  • Around 70% of tropical insect species are near their maximum heat tolerance.
  • The study involved researchers from the University of Würzburg and data from Kenya and Peru.
  • Insect protein stability is a key factor limiting their ability to adapt to rising temperatures, risking extinction and impacting ecosystems.

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