'For many local animals, climate change is a death sentence.' Sky's SiobhanRobbins reports on the 'wave of destruction' hitting France with swifts nearly baked alive, sparrows stuck to tarmac, and hedgehogs orphaned
Centres like Rafael's now follow a"blue plan" to make sure they're prepared for extreme heat.
Nearby, at an animal rescue centre in Saint Cezaire Sur Siagne, they're also caring for the vulnerable.In one room, they hand-feed more than 300 baby swifts, almost baked alive by the heat. We are told that the lack of insects means their mothers must go further to find them food which puts them at increased risk of dog attacks or being killed on the road."We are seeing more animals but it's the shape of the animals we are very concerned about because every year the animals are skinnier and skinnier, weaker and weaker," said Jennifer.
Armelle Janody, the president of the Association of Grasse Flower Producers, explained they are facing two massive challenges.
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