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