All articles tagged with #urban animals
London residents have captured diverse wildlife through photography, highlighting the city's natural beauty in a new BBC documentary, Wild London, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, showcasing animals like kingfishers, foxes, snakes, and hedgehogs in their urban habitats.
In Altadena, sightings of a coyote and black bear together have intrigued locals, likely due to habitat loss from recent fires. Experts suggest their pairing is more about tolerance and opportunistic behavior than friendship, with both animals seeking food and water in the altered environment. The unusual sighting offers insights into animal responses to trauma and habitat changes, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of urban wildlife.
Scientists in New York City are studying urban animals, such as raccoons, skunks, and opossums, to understand the diseases they carry and the potential risks to humans, pets, and wildlife. The researchers are investigating the spread of tick-borne diseases, as well as coronaviruses, in these animals. By collecting biological specimens and conducting veterinary exams, they hope to map disease transmission and develop strategies to safeguard human and animal health in urban environments.