While urbanization negatively affects species diversity across North America, they found that it hits critters living in warmer cities with less vegetation the hardest.
When a family of red foxes popped up in Lurie Garden in May, frolicking through Millennium Park and grooming each other on a concrete slab, Seth Magle said it was an exciting development for a species that is becoming increasingly rare in the Chicago area. But city dwelling may no longer be an option for foxes for long, Magle said, as urbanization and climate change threaten their homes. “We .
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Researchers found about 20 different species of wildlife across the city through the use of camera traps. For many animals, cities with lots of green spaces are havens from the urban heat island effect.
By studying animals in urban habitats, we’re learning not just about them, but also about us, and how our worlds affect one another. The zoo is working with nearly 50 cities across the world to promote coexistence