Road Noise Reduces Avian Richness And Abundance In A Costa Rican Park
Monday, September 5, 2011 - 03:50
in Earth & Climate
Without roads, we would be unable to visit some of the world's natural marvels. We would be less able to support parks and reserves with funding from ecotourism, inspire hearts and minds with nature, or easily conduct scientific studies in far-flung locations. Unfortunately, without roads, we also wouldn't be adding chemical and noise pollution to habitats, fragmenting pristine areas of land, generating unpleasant and sometimes unhealthy vibrations through the ground, or causing collisions that injure or even kill animals.read more