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Human-wildlife overlap could increase across about 57% of the global lands by 2070 and could lead to more conflict between people and animals. Understanding where the overlap is likely to occur — and which animals are likely to interact with humans in specific areas — will be crucial information for urban planners, conservationists and countries that have pledged international conservation commitments.