Wildlife ecology: The scary sounds of recreation

When recreating outdoors in remote landscapes, people are encouraged to “leave no trace”. However, the mere presence of humans on a trail can elicit changes in animal behavior, potentially compromising the effectiveness of protected areas for wildlife conservation. When recreating outdoors in remote landscapes, people are encouraged to “leave no trace”. However, the mere presence of humans on a trail can elicit changes in animal behavior, potentially compromising the effectiveness of protected areas for wildlife conservation.