A study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B (October 16, 2024) reveals compelling insights into tropical mammals’ behavior under moonlight. The study analyses 2.1 million wildlife camera images across three continents, documenting how 50% of tropical forest mammal species modify their behavior during full moons. The extensive research used automatic wildlife cameras to observe and record animal behavior patterns. The research, spanning 17 protected forests across Indomalaya, the Neotropics, and the Afrotropics, revealed precise behavioral changes among 86 mammal species: Richard Bischof, professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), states: “The key takeaway from our research … Continue reading Moonlight Shapes 50% of Tropical Mammals’ Behavior: Are 30% Avoiding Full Moons?