A study published in People and Nature finds that both sight and sound influence perception of biodiversity, and participants were slightly more accurate when assessing forest biodiversity through sound alone than through sight alone.



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A new study in People and Nature reveals that both visual and auditory cues shape our perception of biodiversity in forests. Interestingly, participants were marginally better at gauging forest biodiversity using sound alone compared to sight alone. This suggests that the soundscape holds valuable, potentially underappreciated, information about the richness and complexity of an ecosystem. The findings highlight the importance of considering both visual and acoustic data in biodiversity assessments and conservation efforts, with a possible emphasis on the untapped potential of sound.

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