Interacting effects of human presence and landscape modification on birds and mammals
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A large-scale study reveals that human presence is a major ecological force shaping wildlife behavior, with 65% of species affected by direct human activity. This has significant implications for conservation efforts, as it highlights the need to consider the impact of human presence on wildlife habitats and interactions.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Human presence alone alters wildlife behavior in complex ways American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · May 21, 2026 · first to report
- Wildlife is watching us, too — and changing their behavior in response Yale University · May 21, 2026
- Data on human and wildlife movement during the pandemic suggest new ways for us to coexist University of California - Santa Barbara · May 21, 2026