Climate change has emerged as a critical driver of ecological disruption, profoundly influencing wildlife migration patterns across terrestrial, avian, and marine species. This paper explores the mechanisms by which anthropogenic climate change—driven primarily by greenhouse gas emissions, habitat alteration, and global warming—alters migration schedules, routes, and destinations. Evidence from global climate models highlights shifts in the timing of departures and arrivals, with mismatches between migratory events and resource availability increasingly common. Case studies demonstrate species-specific responses: birds advancing spring migrations, marine turtles altering timing and routes, and terrestrial mammals adjusting calving or foraging sites. These disruptions threaten breeding success, population dynamics, and ecological stability, while also amplifying risks of biodiversity loss and ecosystem imbalance. Conservation strategies such as assisted migration, ecological corridor management, and expansion of protected areas are discussed alongside policy interventions like the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act. Future research directions emphasize the role of technological innovations, long-term ecological monitoring, and public engagement in strengthening adaptive responses. Ultimately, the study underscores that safeguarding migratory species against climate- induced threats is imperative for maintaining ecological resilience and biodiversity in the Anthropocene.
Migration Patterns, E. A. Semolu (2025). Climate Change and Its Impact on Wildlife. Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology, 2(1), 13–22. https://www.pijst.com/article/pijst21j25002/climate-change-and-its-impact-on-wildlife
Migration Patterns, E. A. Semolu. “Climate Change and Its Impact on Wildlife.” Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 2, no. 1, 2025, pp. 13–22. https://www.pijst.com/article/pijst21j25002/climate-change-and-its-impact-on-wildlife
Migration Patterns, E. A. Semolu. “Climate Change and Its Impact on Wildlife.” Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology 2, no. 1 (2025): 13–22. https://www.pijst.com/article/pijst21j25002/climate-change-and-its-impact-on-wildlife
Migration Patterns, E. A. Semolu (2025) ‘Climate Change and Its Impact on Wildlife’, Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology, 2(1), pp. 13–22. Available at: https://www.pijst.com/article/pijst21j25002/climate-change-and-its-impact-on-wildlife.
Migration Patterns, E. A. Semolu, “Climate Change and Its Impact on Wildlife,” Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 13–22, 2025. https://www.pijst.com/article/pijst21j25002/climate-change-and-its-impact-on-wildlife.
Migration Patterns, E. A. Semolu. Climate Change and Its Impact on Wildlife. Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology. 2025;2(1):13–22. https://www.pijst.com/article/pijst21j25002/climate-change-and-its-impact-on-wildlife.
Migration Patterns, E. A. Semolu. Climate Change and Its Impact on Wildlife. Procedure International Journal of Science and Technology 2025, 2 (1), 13–22. https://www.pijst.com/article/pijst21j25002/climate-change-and-its-impact-on-wildlife.
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