How Hyenas Sanitize The City
Chinmay Sonawane sits by garbage in Africa. And add flip flops and hyenas to the dark night in the dump. Always hyenas, but flip flops only once. “I started to…
Urban Nature
What’s Up With White Squirrels and Black Squirrels?
The eastern gray squirrel is one of the most recognizable animals in North America, beloved by those who feed them peanuts in the city park and infamous among birders for…
How to See a Red Fox in Winter
A red fox on the hunt for voles in fresh snow is a spectacular winter sight – and one you can experience in many urban, suburban and rural areas of…
It’s Not Too Late for Biodiversity in Heavily Urbanized Environments
A new study of the Fraser River estuary of British Columbia finds that saving species in heavily urbanized environments is not a lost cause – but does require strategic planning,…
Dumpster Diving Helps Urban Wood Storks Survive
Wood storks living near urban areas scavenge human food—including hot dogs and chicken wings—to feed their chicks when marshes are in poor condition. This research suggests that urban environments can…
Focus on Native Bees, Not Honey Bees
The public is very aware that we are in the midst of a pollination crisis. In fact, concern about bees and other pollinators is nearly unanimous in public polling. At…
Can Platypus Persist Alongside People?
Most of us are familiar with the bizarre and improbable platypus: a mammal that lays eggs, secretes milk from its skin, and defends itself with a venomous spur on its…
A Biodiversity Analysis in Los Angeles
Rich biodiversity can exist in cities. This one of the key messages of the UN Cities and Biodiversity Outlook project — the world’s first global analysis of how future urban…
Can Cities Replace Wildlands for Pollinators?
Before you buy that rose bush or plant that beautiful lavender this spring, consider this. It’s entirely possible the cultivated roses, while colorful and aromatic, don’t actually have pollen. And…
Urban Leopards Can Save Lives By Eating Feral Dogs
Having a leopard in the neighborhood may seem a terrifying prospect, but the reality is that large predator may save your life. A new study published in the journal Frontiers…