Are humans really the ultimate super-predator?
A meta-analysis from the Indian Institute of Science suggests that wild animals do not perceive all human presence as a lethal threat. While animals show clear fear responses to hunters and fishers, their reactions to non-lethal human activity like tourism are much more variable.
Humans have earned a reputation as "super-predators" because they hunt, trap, and fish on a scale unmatched by other predators. These activities can reshape animal behavior across entire landscapes. However, new research led by the Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), suggests that wildlife does not respond to every type of human presence in the same way.
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