Long-term Biological Study Sites Offer Protection To Hunted Animals

Poachers are usually less active in places where they are more likely to be caught, which is why the presence of ecotourists and ranger patrols is known to benefit protected wildlife by reducing trespassing. However, many parks and preserves also have another type of potential guardian--scientific and conservation researchers. Until recently, the potential direct conservation benefits of scientists was unknown, but a new paper reports that the presence of field researchers helps turn their long-term study sites into "refugia" for local wildlife.read more

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