A Shootingstar Fragile to Global Warming (IMAGE) Washington University in St. Louis Caption The jeweled shootingstar, which prefers cool, moist limestone cliffs, turned out to be a glacial relict and is thus at great risk of extinction from global warming. Credit Brad Oberle Usage Restrictions please credit photo. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.