Exploring 11 Ways Artificial Lighting Impacts Animal Behavior, from Extending Wallaby Gestation to Confusing Hatchling Turtles

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October 28, 2024

Exploring 11 Ways Artificial Lighting Impacts Animal Behavior, from Extending Wallaby Gestation to Confusing Hatchling Turtles

Artificial lights have a profound impact on wildlife, altering natural behaviors and disrupting biological processes. In a recent article from Smithsonian Magazine, various studies highlight 11 ways that artificial illumination affects animals, including the unnatural prolongation of wallaby pregnancies and the disorientation of hatchling turtles during their critical journey to the sea. The piece emphasizes how light pollution can interfere with reproductive cycles, foraging habits, and migratory patterns, posing significant challenges to wildlife survival in increasingly urbanized environments. This growing issue underscores the urgent need for strategies to mitigate light pollution and protect vulnerable species.

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