研究显示,南方大象海豹适应了过去的气候变化,但现在面临快速变暖和人类活动的威胁。 Study shows southern elephant seals adapted to past climate changes but now face threats from rapid warming and human activities.

来自格里菲斯大学和奥塔戈大学的研究人员发现,自冰河时代以来,南方大象海豹已经适应了气候变化,根据冰雪条件扩大和收回了它们的人口。 Researchers from Griffith University and the University of Otago have found that southern elephant seals have adapted to climate changes since the Ice Age, expanding and retracting their populations based on ice conditions. 然而,当前的快速气候变化和狩猎等人类活动大大减少了它们的数量和遗传多样性。 However, current rapid climate change and human activities like hunting have significantly reduced their numbers and genetic diversity. 该研究强调需要在持续的环境压力下保护这些封条。 The study highlights the need to protect these seals amid ongoing environmental pressures.