Noise from traffic stunts growth of baby birds, study finds
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Researchers also find zebra finches 20% less likely to hatch from eggs if exposed to noise pollutionNoise pollution from traffic stunts growth in baby birds, even while inside the egg, research has found.Unhatched birds and hatchlings that are exposed to noise from city traffic experience long-term negative effects on their health, growth and reproduction, the study found. Continue reading
One Green Planet—Traffic Noise Pollution Stunts Growth in Baby Birds. A recent study has shed light on the profound impact of noise pollution from city traffic on the development of baby birds.
Phys.org—Study finds human noise negatively impacts cricket survival and reproduction. As the sun sets and the sweltering heat gives way to a balmy evening, there's one sound that fills the air, both beloved and bothersome: the rhythmic symphony of chirping crickets. However, human-generated noise can mask the harmony of the cricket song, prompting researchers to question whether it is also drowning out the melody.
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