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