British Ecological Society

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22 May 2026 21:36

Want to learn more about the research? Read the #Open Access article in @animalecology.bsky.social 

British Ecological Society

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22 May 2026 21:36

These findings were most pronounced in birds, but the researchers caution that there was much more limited data on the other animal groups. Over 70% of the research was on birds, with insects, amphibians and reptiles making up just 10% of the data, indicating that most species remain understudied.

British Ecological Society

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22 May 2026 15:08

Why is this a problem? We could see an increase in human-wildlife conflict and zoonotic disease transmission. “If animals are more risk-taking and less averse to human presence, we’re going to be coming into contact with wildlife a lot more.” said @ttburk.bsky.social, first-author of the study.

British Ecological Society

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22 May 2026 15:08

In an analysis of studies spanning 28 countries and 133 distinct species, researchers at @lclark.bsky.social, @cnrs.fr and North Dakota State University found that urban populations exhibited heightened boldness, aggression, exploration, and activity compared to rural counterparts.

British Ecological Society

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22 May 2026 15:08

Across birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and insects - urban animals are consistently bolder than their rural counterparts, according to a new global meta-analysis. 🌍🧪