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science5 days ago•6 min saved

Chernobyl’s Wild Oasis: Wildlife Thrives in the Human-Free Exclusion Zone

A camera-trap survey across 60,000 square kilometers in northern Ukraine finds higher wildlife occupancy and diversity in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and connected reserves, with species like Przewalski’s horse, moose, lynx, and deer most abundant there, suggesting reduced human activity and habitat connectivity boost large mammals; researchers note they did not assess radiation effects and access is limited by conflict; study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B (2026).

via ScienceAlert|

#camera-traps #chernobyl-exclusion-zone #habitat-connectivity

science1 month ago•38 min saved

Cameras catch wildlife feasting on bats as tourists flock to Marburg hotspot cave

Camera traps at Python Cave in Uganda captured 10 species feeding on Marburg-carrying Egyptian fruit bats, including leopards and blue monkeys, and logged over 200 human visitors during the monitoring period, underscoring how cave exposure has driven Marburg outbreaks and highlighting the spillover risk to people from bat roosts via direct contact or intermediaries.

via Yahoo|

#camera-traps #egyptian-fruit-bats #marburg-virus

science1 month ago•6 min saved

Uganda cave cam reveals bats, leopards, and people shaping Marburg spread

Camera-trap footage from Python Cave in Uganda shows 10 species feeding on Egyptian fruit bats that carry Marburg virus, including what may be the first documented case of a leopard catching live bats. The study also recorded more than 200 human visitors to the cave during the four-month filming period, despite warnings about Marburg. The findings illustrate how cave exposure remains a key driver of Marburg outbreaks and offer clues about potential intermediate hosts and transmission routes between bats and humans.

via Nature|

#bats #camera-traps #disease-transmission

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Camera Captures Coastal Marten in Northern California, Defying Extinction Fears

Oregon State University researchers used remote cameras and hair snares across 150 square miles of Northern California forests and confirmed coastal martens are still present (46 individuals), but the species remains at risk due to habitat loss, climate-driven wildfires, and logging, with Indigenous groups like the Yurok Tribe actively restoring habitat to aid conservation.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#california #camera-traps #coastal-marten

wildlife2 years ago•3 min saved

Rare Footage: Sloth Fends off Ocelot Attack in Amazon Rainforest

Rare footage captured in the Amazon rainforest shows a Linnaeus's two-toed sloth defending itself against an ocelot attack at a mineral lick. The video, taken by primate researchers in Ecuador, provides insight into the rarely seen behaviors of these elusive species. Sloths are typically known for their slow lifestyles, but this footage demonstrates their ability to defend themselves against predators. Camera traps are a valuable tool for studying the natural history of animals in their natural habitats.

via Livescience.com|

#amazon-rainforest #camera-traps #ocelot