Noise from traffic stunts growth of baby birds, study finds

Researchers also find zebra finches 20% less likely to hatch from eggs if exposed to noise pollutionNoise pollution from traffic stunts growth in baby birds, even while inside the egg, research has found.Unhatched birds and hatchlings that are exposed to noise from city traffic experience long-term negative effects on their health, growth and reproduction, the study found.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Birds Pollution Animals World news Environment Wildlife Science Source Type: news