The Moon and stars are a compass for nocturnal animals – but light pollution is leading them astray

Daniela Torres Diaz

Department of Life Sciences

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Many nocturnal animal species use light from the moon and stars to migrate at night in search of food, shelter or mates. But in our recent study we uncovered how artificial light is disrupting these nightly migrations.

02/11/23

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Period	11 Aug 2020

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Title	The Moon and stars are a compass for nocturnal animals – but light pollution is leading them astray
Media name/outlet	The Conversation
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Date	11 Aug 2020
Description	Many nocturnal animal species use light from the moon and stars to migrate at night in search of food, shelter or mates. But in our recent study we uncovered how artificial light is disrupting these nightly migrations.
URL	https://theconversation.com/the-moon-and-stars-are-a-compass-for-nocturnal-animals-but-light-pollution-is-leading-them-astray-142301
Persons	Daniela Torres Diaz

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