Figure 4.

Examples of temporal dynamics of human–nature interactions. (a) Diel activity patterns of raccoons compared with humans and dogs in the Diamond Fork Area in central Utah, the US (data were collected from January to June 2015) [53]. (b) Monthly pattern in number of large carnivore attacks on humans in developed countries [7]. (c) Hourly pattern in number of wildlife–vehicle collisions in southern Belgium [54]. (d) Yearly pattern in number of shark bites in South Africa [6]. (e) Yearly pattern in number of snake bites in Mexico [9]. (f) Yearly pattern in per capita recreational visits to US national parks [13]. (Online version in colour.)