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