Matching Pairs Wildlife and Light PollutionOnline version Match the wildlife animal to the effect they have on light pollution. by Alex Smith 1 attracted to light sources-waste energy ceiling light throughout the night; interference with mating and migration behaviors; increased susceptibility to predation 2 illumination of the night sky often associated with the artificial lights of cities and other urban areas 3 decreased reproduction; reduced foraging for food; confusion and disorientation, increasing susceptibility to predators and other threats 4 disorientation; decreased appetite and feeding behavior; reduced mating; increased susceptibility to predation and other threats 5 excessive, misdirected, or intrusive artificial light 6 colliding with lighted towers, high rise buildings, turbans, and other structures; continuously flying near source of light until exhaustion and or death; steering off course and not reaching intended destination 7 decreased reproduction; difficulty in foraging for food; increased visibility to predators; impairment of night vision 8 the presence of excessive bright light that causes discomfort and interferes with depth perception. Example: bright LED billboards on highways 9 occurs when light spills into areas where it is not needed, wanted, or intended such as into neighbors windows 10 excessive grouping of artificial lights, frequently occurring in urban areas. Example: large parking lots (such as car dealerships) and areas around a sports stadium. Light trespass Clutter Glare Light Pollution Nocturnal or migrating birds and bats Nocturnal mammals (raccoon, deer) Sky Glow Moths and other insects Amphibians Nocturnal reptiles
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