Road noise can actually make squirrels feel safer, new study finds

Study claims road noise makes gray squirrels feel safer

Researchers found that squirrels felt safer from predators near roads when noise levels were consistently loud.

Road noise can actually make squirrels feel safer, new study finds

Human disturbance has a significant impact on the behavior and habitat use of urban wildlife; however, in some situations, urban gray squirrels may actually feel safer from predators where our activity is high.

Environmental News Network - Road Noise Can Actually Make Squirrels Feel Safer, New Study Finds

Human disturbance has a significant impact on the behaviour and habitat use of urban wildlife, however, in some situations urban grey squirrels may actually feel safer from predators where our activity is high.

Road Noise Can Actually Make Squirrels Feel Safer, New Study Finds

Human disturbance has a significant impact on the behaviour and habitat use of urban wildlife, however, in some situations urban grey squirrels may actually feel safer from predators where our activity is high.