Overview

• A study monitoring 2,300 animals from 43 species found that wild mammals moved more during the strictest lockdowns in early 2020.
• The animals expanded their habitats and ranged over 73% longer distances during a 10-day period.
• The findings confirm those from smaller studies showing animals changed behavior without people around.
• Researchers want to see if animals went back to normal movement after lockdowns eased and people returned.
• The study provides evidence that wild animals alter habits based on human activity.