Threatened bat species reduce their activity in presence of traffic noise playback, and may shout louder
Alisha Hart, Patrick K. Monari, Kerry M. Borkin, Kristal Elaine Cain, Tim Prebble, Ellen Cieraad, David E. Pattemore
This study finds that threatened bat species reduce their activity and increase call intensity in response to traffic noise playback, potentially impacting their fitness.
bioRxiv · Nov 21, 2025 · PreprintEcology