Published in the prestigious journal Ecology, a recent study of the Tel Aviv University (TAU) reveals the shocking consequences for the country's wildlife of the context of armed conflict that Israel is going through.
The study focuses on the reptilian population, but provides information on the impacts on domestic and wild animals in general.
Populations of wild life They have suffered habitat loss due to direct missile attacks and arson, but they also face exploitation by displaced people, sudden and loud noises.
Reptiles, such as the gecko Stenodactylus sthenodactylus, showed significant signs of stress, evidenced by their elevated blood levels of ketones and corticosterone.
This deregulation forgets them to spend more time looking for food to compensate for the lost energy. The situation is especially worrying in areas where animals are most exposed, such as border areas in the north and south.
Shai Meiri, from TAU, explained that the situation of prolonged stress can seriously affect the energy reserves and activity periods of reptiles and other species, generating an alert about their conservation status.
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