A study conducted in Valmikinagar Tiger Reserve, India, analyzed 312 incidents of human-wildlife conflict in relation to lunar cycles. It found that full moons were linked to increased crop raiding by wildlife, while new moons correlated with livestock depredation and human encounters. The research suggests that lunar illumination influences wildlife behavior and conflict risks.
Source: Asian Journal of Geographical Research, https://doi.org/10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i1362