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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Julia Musto

What goes ‘bump’ in the night is actually helping to ensure humanity’s survival

When you’re asleep, the world remains awake. Thousands of nocturnal species are crawling, flying, leaping, swimming, and dancing through forests, caves, lakes, parks, and the urban environment. Without seeing them, people may not even know they’re there.

Even though they’re largely unseen, a new research review has found that without the contribution of the world’s nocturnal pollinators, humanity would struggle to survive.

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