Which animals could benefit the most from global warming?  When
we talk about global warming's biological impact, we tend to
focus on animals and plants whose habitats are being so
drastically changed that they are facing the threat of
extinction. But what about animals who benefit from global
warming?  Of course, there aren't very many species likely to
come out better off from global warming, certainly compared to
those that will struggle to survive the rising temperatures and
changing environments. But it's still worth examining which
species are best surviving, even thriving in the new conditions
being created. It's a list that includes killer whales,
wandering albatrosses, mosquitoes, jellyfish, and trumpeter
swans.  Scientific American has an excellent overview of how
these animals are benefiting from global warming. Orcas, for
instance, can hunt much more effectively in the Arctic Sea
because their prey now has fewer patches of sea ice in which
they can hide. Trumpeter Swans are also enjoying the warmi