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