The article highlights the struggles of wildlife, particularly mountain lions and fawns, as wildfires devastate Los Angeles County. While wildfires are natural in the area, climate change has intensified their frequency and severity. Experts point to excessive fuel loading due to rapid climatic shifts, creating dangerous conditions for both humans and wildlife. The response from state wildlife officials emphasizes avoiding interference with wildlife behavior, encouraging them to seek safe habitats instead. The full impact on wildlife remains uncertain, but increased adaptation challenges are evident as habitat and food sources diminish.
Even species that evolved with wildfires, like mountain lions, are struggling.
Experts say climate change is supercharging these fires, leading to excessive fuel loading and turning conditions into easily ignited tinderboxes.
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