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The concentration increases when there is noise pollution ​

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Noise pollution can be defined as any disturbing or unwanted noise that interferes or harms humans or wildlife. Although noise constantly surrounds us, noise pollution generally receives less attention than water quality and air quality issues because it cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled. Noise generated by mining operations is often of higher intensity than natural noise, and mining operations can occur throughout the night. Common mining and mineral processing activities that contribute to noise pollution include overburden removal, drilling and blasting, excavating, crushing, loading and unloading, vehicular traffic, and the use of generators.

Noise pollution has a negative impact on wildlife species by reducing habitat quality, increasing stress levels, and masking other sounds. Chronic noise exposure is especially disruptive for species that rely on sound for communication or hunting (Bayne et al., 2008). Animals that use noise for hunting, such as bats and owls, and prey species that rely on noise to detect predators may have decreased patterns of foraging, reducing growth and survivability (Barber et al., 2010; Kight and Swaddle, 2011). Additionally, bird species that rely on vocal communication and other various species, such as nocturnal animals, haven been shown to avoid areas with noise pollution (Barber et al., 2010; Bayne et al., 2008). Reductions in bird populations and foraging activities can in turn negatively impact seed dispersion, affecting ecosystem services and diversity (Francis et al., 2012). Because much of the noise pollution in natural habitats is caused by vehicle traffic, generators, and development in general, noise pollution often exacerbates the problems associated with habitat destruction and fragmentation

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