Human activity making mammals more nocturnal, study finds
by Nicola Davis from on (#3S9XZ)
Research involving 62 species found mammals spent relatively less time being active during the day when humans were nearby
Human disturbance is turning mammals into night owls, with species becoming more nocturnal when people are around, research has revealed.
The study, encompassing 62 species from around the globe, found that when humans were nearby, mammals spent relatively less time being active during the day and were more active at night - even among those already classed as nocturnal.