
Wars don’t only displace humans — they also devastate animal populations, cutting off migration routes, destroying habitats, and forcing wildlife into danger zones.
May 3, 2025
Key Findings
Studies show that conflict zones create “ecological traps” where animals are killed by landmines, starve from blocked migration paths, or are hunted by desperate populations.
Why It Matters
Humanitarian crises must integrate animal protection — displaced communities often rely on surviving livestock and ecosystems. Tools like AstroSentinel can assist NGOs in tracking both human and animal displacement.
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