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    Artificial light at night has become an increasingly common form of environmental light pollution that can disrupt the circadian rhythms and behaviors of nocturnal animals, leading to negative health effects. Studies show that bright light at night disrupts the natural sleep-wake cycles of birds, mammals, and insects by altering their circadian rhythms, which can impact hormone levels, immune function, and predation risk. Exposure to light at night also changes the nighttime behaviors of some animals, causing some to become more active and others less active with consequences for reproductive success.

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    Artificial light at night has become an increasingly common form of environmental light pollution that can disrupt the circadian rhythms and behaviors of nocturnal animals, leading to negative health effects. Studies show that bright light at night disrupts the natural sleep-wake cycles of birds, mammals, and insects by altering their circadian rhythms, which can impact hormone levels, immune function, and predation risk. Exposure to light at night also changes the nighttime behaviors of some animals, causing some to become more active and others less active with consequences for reproductive success.

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    The Effects of Artificial Light at Night On Nocturnal Animals

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    Artificial light at night has become an increasingly common form of environmental light pollution that can disrupt the circadian rhythms and behaviors of nocturnal animals, leading to negative health effects. Studies show that bright light at night disrupts the natural sleep-wake cycles of birds, mammals, and insects by altering their circadian rhythms, which can impact hormone levels, immune function, and predation risk. Exposure to light at night also changes the nighttime behaviors of some animals, causing some to become more active and others less active with consequences for reproductive success.

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    The Effects of Artificial Light at Night on

    Nocturnal Animals
    Artificial light at night (ALAN) has become an increasingly pervasive environmental pollutant in
    recent years. This form of light pollution has been shown to have a range of negative effects on
    nocturnal animals, including disruption of circadian rhythms, altered behavior, and reduced
    reproductive success.

    Studies of the effects of ALAN on circadian rhythms have shown that exposure to bright light at
    night can disrupt the natural sleep-wake cycle of nocturnal animals, including birds, mammals,
    and insects. This disruption can have negative effects on overall health and fitness, including
    altered hormone levels, reduced immune function, and increased risk of predation.

    Studies of the effects of ALAN on behavior have shown that exposure to bright light at night can
    alter the behavior of nocturnal animals in a range of ways. For example, some animals may
    become more active at night, while others may become less active. This can have negative
    effects on

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