Multicoloured graphic introducing the topic in Italian, Spanish, and English. The text explains that wildlife tourism can support conservation and human–animal coexistence, but if poorly managed, it may negatively affect animal behaviour and long-term survival. A photograph of tourists in safari vehicles is shown in the upper section.
Multicoloured graphic describing the study design in three languages. The text explains that researchers observed endangered Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) for 109 days, recording daily and stress-related behaviours, as well as the number and distance of tourist vehicles within 100 metres. A photograph of adult elephants with a calf accompanies the text.
Graphic presenting the main results in Italian, Spanish, and English. The text states that stress and alert behaviours depend on tourism intensity, as well as the animals’ sex and age. Young males show higher reactivity, stress, and aggression toward humans, while adult females display increased vigilance. A photograph of an elephant in a natural landscape appears alongside the results.
Concluding graphic in three languages explaining that the observed effects are mostly immediate, but repeated short-term disturbances may accumulate over time. The text highlights the importance of continuous monitoring to ensure effective coexistence between tourism and wildlife. The “Drops of Science” logo appears at the bottom.
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