All articles tagged with #urban ecology
Hundreds of people participated in the first organized swim in the Chicago River in nearly 100 years, symbolizing the significant environmental improvements made over the past decades to clean up the river, which was once heavily polluted and considered untouchable. The event highlights the progress in restoring urban waterways and the ongoing efforts needed to maintain these ecological gains.
A study from the University of Georgia suggests that the invasive Joro spider is surprisingly tolerant of urban vibrations and noise, making it more successful in urban landscapes than most native spiders. The research found that the spiders near busy roads are somewhat less likely to attack simulated prey, but this doesn't seem to affect their body mass or health. The study indicates that the Joro spider's tolerance of urban vibrations and sounds is likely a factor in its exponential growth, but researchers assure that the spiders are rather timid.