UNC researcher and ecologist Paul Taillie joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 10. Taillie shares his perspective and research on what extreme weather and climate change is doing to animals — and how its very challenging for other species while simply a bump in the road for others. He discusses what can pose more threats when it comes to flooding or droughts, as well as insight into the ecosystems of wetlands in the United States.

 

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