Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 22, 2018

Mammals Go Nocturnal To Avoid Humans

The New York Times reports

Mammals across the globe are becoming increasingly nocturnal to avoid humans’ expanding presence, according to the study, published Thursday in Science magazine. The findings show that humans’ presence alone can cause animals across continents — including coyotes, elephants and tigers — to alter their sleep schedules.

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