Global warming is affecting many animal species by disrupting their mating, breeding and feeding patterns. Polar bears are dying from drowning as the ice caps melt, depriving them of resting places. Arctic foxes are being forced to migrate north to escape warming temperatures. If the earth warms 2 degrees Celsius above normal, scientists say irreversible damage will occur and over 1 million species could become extinct by 2050 due to rising sea levels. Individual actions like using less energy and driving less can help address climate change and protect animals.