Due to their unique adaptations and ecological niches, different species react to fire in different ways.
Other species are extremely sensitive to the harmful effects of flames and smoke, while some have evolved to tolerate or even require frequent exposure to fire. While some plant species, like mosses and ferns, may find it difficult to live in locations where fires occur more frequently, others, like eucalyptus and pine trees, have ignited oils that enable them to recover fast after a fire. Based on their behavioural adaptations and ability to locate food and shelter before, during, or after a fire, animals show a range of reactions to fires.
Overall, difficult connections between genetics, environmental factors like temperature change, habitat fragmentation, and human activities like clearing land or controlled fires affect the different response of different species. Understanding these connections can help management develop better plans for lowering wildfire risks and maintaining ecological variety.