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Conservation is organized mostly around physical space, but wildlife experiences the world differently. A nesting site or trail crossing can remain protected on a map yet become functionally unavailable at biologically crucial times, with the arrival of tourists, dogs, vehicles or field teams.
Nature 658, 1094 (2026)
doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-03354-y
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