Tag: urban evolution

March 12, 2021

Q&A: Cities are evolutionary incubators for invasive species

Brown anoles can be seen all over the streets of Gainesville, Florida. In wild areas nearby, though, the invasive Cuban lizards aren’t nearly as common as, say, native green anoles...

June 8, 2020

Untapped opportunities for conservation lie in cities

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...