How do the dynamics of predator and prey change due to the edge effects of road cuts or hard packed snow roads in the winter months? (windaction.org)
For their study, the researchers considered a total of 232 carnivore species around the world (out of a total of ca. 270 existing species) and assessed how severely these are affected by roads cut through their habitat. (sciencedaily.com)
The protection status of several species that are severely affected by roads cut through their habitat should be reconsidered, the researchers say. (sciencedaily.com)