Humans are often described as “super-predators”, a species that hunts, traps, and fishes at scales far beyond other predators, fundamentally reshaping how animals behave. But a new study suggests the relationship between wildlife and humans is far more nuanced than this label implies.
A comprehensive study led by researchers from the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) challenges the idea that animals universally fear humans. The study examined behavioural changes in animals across different ecosystems and species, analysing three decades of scientific research on how animals react to human presence. My exclusive interview with the lead researchers of the study Shawn D’souza, a PhD student at CES, and co-author Maria Thaker, professor at the CES, spoke in detail about their research study. Read my detailed interview report- https://www.etvbharat.com/en/technology/explained-man-vs-wildlife-are-humans-really-the-super-predator-new-study-challenges-the-label-enn26030905177
