#urban-wildlife

#urban-wildlife

"[It] appears to be animal sacrifice to me," John Di Leonardo, executive director of Humane Long Island, told The Post.

The bird had flown headfirst into the Bank of America building, a 72-storey modernist skyscraper in the heart of Dallas.

"With raccoons, you're on your own," she said, highlighting the challenges faced when dealing with wildlife intrusion as the city's agencies lack resources for such issues.

Before the fence, there was the lizard. From tree stumps and rocks, the spiny reptiles basked and watched as wooden fences subdivided the landscape. At some point, one climbed a post and became known to us ever onward as the fence lizard.

Jacqui Mitchell, founder of the Priory Gardens Wildlife Foundation, warned that catapult attacks against wildlife have reached epidemic levels, threatening endangered species. She emphasizes urgent action is needed to prevent further decline in wildlife populations.

"Prevention is the best approach and, taking steps now to make your property less attractive to gulls could avoid the stress, mess and risks their nesting brings."

Pumas, also known as cougars and mountain lions, are magnificent carnivores who are widely misunderstood. When these wild cats try to live in urban landscapes occupied by humans, life isn't easy.

Jim Monsma, the executive director of City Wildlife, emphasizes the dangers urban birds face, stating, "They don't understand glass." This ignorance leads to significant collision risks.

Furlan captured a dramatic moment on her Ring camera of a coyote invading her yard, grabbing her dachshund Neena, ultimately leading to a swift rescue.