Area of Focus: Urban Wildlife

Many species subsist in urban areas—especially those with more green space

Artificial water sources could help populations experiencing a drought

Artificial light sources are the number two indicator for where birds may land during their stopovers

Scientists provide a framework for including habitat connectivity into environmental impact assessments

Alligators eat more spiders and insects than their non-golf course counterparts

The Ottawa turtles will likely reach “quasi-extinction” in the next decade

Urban males defend their territories and take care of their chicks

Volunteers collected at least 961 birds

Pack position and physical health also influenced cortisol levels

Seth Magle and Jeannine Fleegle earned the Special Recognition Service Award this year