Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Wildlife in Huangshan Scenic Area, Anhui Province, China
Yuting Lu, Yaqiong Wan, Lanrong Wang, Dapeng Pang, Yinfan Cai, Yijun Wu, Mingxia Tang, Jiaqi Li, Baowei Zhang

TL;DR
The study examines how reduced human activity during the pandemic affected wildlife in Huangshan, showing species expanded habitats and adjusted behaviors.
Contribution
This paper provides empirical evidence of wildlife responses to reduced human disturbance during the pandemic in a mountainous scenic area.
Findings
Five species showed habitat expansion and population growth during the pandemic.
Most species increased diurnal activity when human disturbances decreased.
Human and domestic animal presence significantly decreased during the pandemic.
Abstract
Huangshan, a famous mountainous scenic area and biodiversity hotspot in East China, is particularly vulnerable to human activities and habitat fragmentation, more so than designated nature reserves. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant global shifts in human activity, providing an unprecedented opportunity to study the impact of anthropogenic disturbances on wildlife survival. Camera data from before and during the pandemic were analyzed to explore the changes in population size, habitat use, and temporal activity of the local species. This study highlights the negative impacts of human activity on wildlife, providing essential data to support conservation and management in the Huangshan Scenic Area. Human activities impact ecosystems globally, and understanding human–wildlife coexistence is crucial for species conservation. This study analyzed trends in local wildlife…
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Taxonomy
TopicsWildlife Ecology and Conservation · Primate Behavior and Ecology · Human-Animal Interaction Studies
