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Quiet outings linked to more frequent dangerous wildlife encounters

Quiet outings linked to more frequent dangerous wildlife encounters
Phys.org Thursday 02 July 2026, 04:00 UTC 1 min read
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The more people expand into previously natural areas, the more wildlife and humans step on each other's toes, leading to more interactions that may result in conflict. This includes national parks, where people flock to recuperate and enjoy the outdoors.

The more people expand into previously natural areas, the more wildlife and humans step on each other's toes, leading to more interactions that may result in conflict. This includes national parks, where people flock to recuperate and enjoy the outdoors.
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