Noise and Sociality

Zebra finches. slowmotiongli, via iStock Photo.

Noise pollution is widespread, encroaching into more wild places and impacting animals in myriad ways. Research shows that human-made noise can affect how animals communicate, forage, protect themselves from predators, and use space within a habitat. Now, a new study suggests that such noise may also disturb social networks, with unknown ecological consequences.

Read the whole story at my Animal Minds blog: Noise Pollution Makes Birds Flock Together.