Swirling flight of a seabird caught in a huge typhoon high over mainland Japan.

This article discusses the impact of extreme weather events on the movement and behavior of wild animals, specifically airborne animals like birds. The study focuses on the behavior of a GPS-equipped streaked shearwater caught in a large typhoon over mainland Japan. The bird exhibited swirling flight at high altitudes, with speeds and altitudes much higher than its regular flights. The study highlights the need to understand how volant animals survive and navigate under extreme weather conditions and how the increasing frequency of severe storms affects wildlife. [Extracted from the article]