🔬 2026, Scientists Tracked 4,581 Animals Across 37 Species
Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: The Economic Times · 1 min read · · Updated
What actually happened
Researchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby. The Science study used animal GPS records and anonymised cellphone data during COVID-19 lockdowns to separate the impact of people from permanent landscape changes, finding that species responded differently and were often more sensitive to humans in less-developed areas.
Key points
- Researchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby.
- The Science study used animal GPS records and anonymised cellphone data during COVID-19 lockdowns to separate the impact of people from permanent landscape changes, finding that species responded differently and were often more sensitive to humans in less-developed areas.
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