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The study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution compared populations of raptors and lizards on a plateau that has had a for around 20 years to an adjacent valley that has no turbines.

It also took blood samples from 144 lizards captured on the two locations in the northern area of the mountain range.

Wind turbines are known to kill large birds, such as golden eagles.

A recent study by an international team of scientists found the decline of apex predators is 'arguably humankind's most pervasive influence on the natural world.'

These include wolves and lions on land, whales and sharks in the oceans and large fish in freshwater ecosystems.

There have also been dramatic falls in populations of large herbivores like elephants and bison. The trophic cascade has moved down the food chain.

WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST WIND FARMS IN THE WORLD?

Wind farms are measured by the amount of megawatts a farm is capable of producing.

A single megawatt (MW) of can run around 1,000 homes for a Courtney Stodden poses in lingerie as she year. exudes body confidence: 'I'd rather The five largest offshore wind farms in the world are currently: eat potatoes and drink champagne than be an xs!' 1. The Walney Extension (UK), 659MW 'Meet me in St. Louis!' 2. London Array (UK), 630MW Jenna Bush Hager is all smiles as she poses 3. Gemini (Netherlands), 600MW with her sister Barbara in front of the Gateway 4. Gode Wind (Germany), 582MW Arch before heading to Texas to visit grandma 5. Gwynt y Mor (UK), 576MW

Justin Bieber and wife The five largest onshore wind farms are currently: Hailey Baldwin leave the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills to catch 1. Gansu wind farm (China), 7,965MW early morning flight out of town 2. (California), 1,548MW Flew by private jet 3. Muppandal wind farm (India), 1,064MW 'It's not enough to just 4. Shepherds Flat Wind Farm (), 845MW want to vote': Taylor Swift makes last-minute 5. (Texas), 781.5MW plea to her fans and urges them to go out and cast their ballots on election day