Tag: cities

For urban wildlife, adapting to city life means changing the times of day when they would usually be active in more natural settings. “In order for species to function within...

Just as researchers increasingly realize the importance of urban areas for wildlife, they’re also discovering how important wildlife is for city dwellers. The presence of wildlife has been associated with...

Mountain lions live closer to developed areas in Los Angeles than researchers previously thought. Los Angeles, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, is home to about 18...

Soaring skyscrapers and subway tunnels may seem like the polar opposite of natural habitats and ecosystems, but some researchers believe that cities hold untapped opportunities for biodiversity conservation. As managers...

Birds that thrive in urban environments either have larger brains or the ability to reproduce multiple times throughout their lifespan, researchers found. Past research showed that birds with larger brains...

Humans’ presence on the landscape affects different species differently. For some species and population, genetic diversity decreases alongside human land use and population density. For others, it can increase, according...

In 2007, a male coyote (Canis latrans) wandered right into the open door of a Quiznos restaurant during lunch time in Chicago. This bold behavior got Christopher Schell, assistant professor...

Being around noisy traffic may make zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) that have left the nest age faster than birds in more rural environments, according to new research. Researchers had known...

With humans having so many impacts on the natural world, conservation trends tend toward gloom and doom, but a team of researchers looking at human demographics has found reason for...

As birds head south for their fall migration, bright city lights are luring them into busy cities, according to recent research. While smaller-scale studies and anecdotes have shown that birds...