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Therésa Jones, Associate Professor in Evolution and Behaviour, The University of Melbourne

Artificial light at night can change the behaviour of all animals, not just humans

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As the Moon rises on a warm evening in early summer, thousands of baby turtles emerge and begin their precarious journey towards the ocean, while millions of moths and fireflies take to the air to begin the complex process of finding a mate.

These nocturnal behaviours, and many others like it, evolved to take advantage of the darkness of night. Yet today, they are under a increasing threat from the presence of artificial lighting.

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