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As climate change continues to accelerate, the boiling river now offers insights into potential future scenarios for global ecosystems, particularly those in fragile environments like rainforests. Study results suggest that some plant and animal species demonstrate resilience under rising temperatures, which could inform conservation efforts as the impacts of climate change unfold.
Preservation Efforts
Despite the recognition of Shennai Tempishka's scientific and cultural importance, it faces threats from human activities, such as logging, oil exploration, and agricultural expansion. In response, the Boiling River Project has emerged as a nonprofit initiative dedicated to preserving this unique ecosystem and protecting the indigenous communities living in its vicinity.