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Briefing: Insects in the tropics are already near their heat limits. Climate change could push many beyond survival

Strategic angle: Insects, comprising up to 90% of all animal species, face critical survival challenges due to rising temperatures in tropical regions.

Editorial StaffApril 4, 20261 min read

Insects are vital to ecosystems and biodiversity.

Tropical regions host the majority of insect species.

Climate change poses a significant threat to insect survival.