<p>It wasn&rsquo;t Saint Patrick but a long history of chilly weather and geographic isolation that kept the Emerald Isle snake-free</p>
Biogeography is the study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time. It examines how historical, environmental, and ecological factors influence the presence and absence of species in different regions.
Climate change significantly impacts species distribution by altering habitats and ecosystems. Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns can lead to shifts in where species can survive and thrive, potentially resulting in extinctions in vulnerable areas.