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Nocturnal Behavior

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"Mountain Goats Adapt to Nocturnal Lifestyle Due to Climate Change"
environment2 years ago

"Mountain Goats Adapt to Nocturnal Lifestyle Due to Climate Change"

Alpine ibexes in the European Alps are becoming increasingly nocturnal in response to rising temperatures caused by climate change, as they forage more at night to cope with warmer temperatures. This shift in behavior may leave them more vulnerable to predators and impact their ability to find food and mates. The study highlights how human activities and climate change are altering the daily lives of animals, driving a global increase in nocturnal activity across numerous mammal species and disrupting carefully balanced ecosystems.

"Climate Change Spurs Nocturnal Shift and Predator Conflicts"
wildlife-conservation2 years ago

"Climate Change Spurs Nocturnal Shift and Predator Conflicts"

Cheetahs are adapting to climate change by becoming more nocturnal on hot days, shifting their hunting activity towards dawn and dusk. However, this puts them at a higher risk of encountering competing predators such as lions and leopards, who scavenge from their kills. The study highlights the impact of changing temperatures on the behavior and dynamics among large carnivore species. With the predicted increase in temperatures in Africa, cheetahs face additional challenges in their already endangered status due to habitat fragmentation and human conflict.