Wildlife researchers and conservationists seem to find a new use for unmanned aerial vehicles every day.
Remote-controlled drones are already patrolling the African bush for elephant and rhino poachers, counting dolphins off California’s coast, keeping tabs on Mexico’s sea turtles, and giving wildlife enthusiasts a whole new perspective on their favorite animals.
But with all of the buzz around drones, there’s been little research on whether there’s a negative impact to flying an aircraft into an animal’s natural habitat.
For black bears, drones can be stressful—even if they don’t show it.
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Bad News for Bears: Drones Stress Them Out
Remote-controlled drones are already patrolling the African bush for elephant and rhino poachers, counting dolphins off California’s coast, keeping tabs on Mexico’s sea turtles, and giving wildlife enthusiasts a whole new perspective on their favorite animals.
But with all of the buzz around drones, there’s been little research on whether there’s a negative impact to flying an aircraft into an animal’s natural habitat.
For black bears, drones can be stressful—even if they don’t show it.
Click here to read more...
Bad News for Bears: Drones Stress Them Out