Area of Focus: Urban Wildlife

San Antonio is becoming increasingly urbanized, but many bird species still visit backyards

Moving the small raptors 15 miles away from airports was usually enough to ensure they don’t return to dangerous areas

Researchers wondered if artificial ponds there attracted species that host the virus

Seven different alien insect species were observed moving around by vehicle in Taiwan

Nest box occupancy and fledgling success decrease near roadways

The Beaver Balancing Act: Are these ecosystem engineers saviors or pests?

Traffic noise can impact birds before they’ve even hatched

Climate and other factors are reducing firefly populations

Some neighborhoods have more access to nature than others, researchers found

Intentional killings by people remain a concern