As temperatures rise, research shows that many animal species are undergoing color changes, with many becoming lighter, similar to the sun-exposed parts of Kipling's zebra.
Stefan Pinkert notes that with global warming, we expect darker species or individuals to decline as lighter hues increase in response to changing climates.
Melanins, the common pigments in birds and mammals, may be influenced by rising temperatures, explaining the shift in animal coloration as heat absorption varies.
Matthew Shawkey explains that animals with higher melanin levels absorb more heat, suggesting that as climates change, pigmentation will evolve to manage temperature better.
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