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Wherever there are people, there is also wildlife—though not necessarily at the same time

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Briefings

A study by Kathi Kasper and colleagues at MRI PAS, EBD-CSIC, and Leibniz-IZW investigates how predators navigate human-modified landscapes. The research highlights that while human activity significantly alters habitats, it does not always eliminate wildlife entirely, suggesting coexistence remains possible despite habitat fragmentation.

Key points

• Kathi Kasper, a doctoral student at MRI PAS, EBD-CSIC, and Leibniz-IZW, led the study on predator behavior in human-altered landscapes.
• The study indicates that predators can establish niches in human-dominated environments, challenging assumptions about habitat loss.

Context

This research addresses the critical question of how predators manage to find their way in landscapes heavily shaped by humans, focusing on the coexistence of human activity and wildlife.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single doctoral student's perspective and does not include broader data on predator populations, specific geographic regions, or long-term survival statistics.

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