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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christina Larson and Matthew Brown

Moving species emerges as last resort as climate warms

ASSOCIATED PRESS

In a desperate effort to save a seabird species in Hawaii from rising ocean waters, scientists are moving chicks to a new island hundreds of miles away.

Moving species to save them — once considered taboo — is quickly gaining traction as climate change upends habitats. Similar relocations are being suggested for birds, lizards, butterflies and even flowers.

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