200+ scientists analyzed wildlife behavior during pandemic lockdowns, finding carnivores and rural animals increased activity, while large herbivores and urban animals decreased.
200+ scientists from 161 institutions worldwide conducted a study using 5,000 camera traps to analyze wildlife behavior during pandemic lockdowns. Results showed that animals responded differently to changes in human behavior, with carnivores and rural animals becoming more active when humans disappeared, while large herbivores and urban animals were generally less active. The study highlights the nuanced ways humans affect wildlife and emphasizes the need for varied and multifaceted conservation efforts.
March 18, 2024
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