urban animals

"The fourth largest metropolitan area in North America is home to more than nine million people and a surprisingly large population of coyotes. Join the wildlife scientists of the Urban Coyote Research Project as they carry on their twenty-five-year mission: Studying the coyotes of Cook County, Illinois, home to the city of Chicago. Explore questions such as 'Where did the coyotes come from-and why?,' 'Are they a danger to Chicagoans?,' and 'Do predators create healthier urban ecosystems?' with real-life scientists in the field. Started by urban ecologist Stan Gehrt in the late 1990s when coyotes were first noticed entering the Chicago region, the Urban Coyote Research Project's mission is to help coyotes and human city dwellers live together in peace"--Publisher.

"You don't have to look far to find baby animals in the wild. Even your own backyard or local park is home to a host of adorable creatures. You might find a nest brimming with baby robins or a litter of chipmunk pups not far from your own door!"--Provided by publisher.

"This title gives readers several clues that lead up to a specific backyard animal. The book also notes what animals are not the answer along the way. Readers will enjoy learning about the interesting characteristics of several animals all while strengthening reasoning and reading skills"--Publisher.

Take an unforgettable tour around the world to meet the creatures that share our city spaces-from bears to bats, penguins to opossums-and learn about how they have adapted and thrived in this gorgeously illustrated gift book written by award-winning natural history journalist Ben Hoare. Wild City travels the globe, exploring how animals have adapted to live alongside humans, in busy cities including New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Stockholm, London, Alexandria, Singapore, and Mumbai. Discover hawks by a world-famous shopping street, snakes slithering through city sewers, and penguins waiting patiently to cross the road. Feature spreads take a closer look at the animals, showing how some wander in plain sight while others hide away in our homes, and we meet wildlife heroes from around the world-ordinary people doing extraordinary things to make our wild neighbors feel welcome. Lyrical and factual text written by the award-winning Ben Hoare is perfectly complemented by Lucy Rose's stunning illustrations. The beautiful cityscapes are full of detail with something new to discover with every look.

"Narrative non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves cities can be surprisingly wild places--and why understanding urban nature matters. What can city bees tell us about climate change? How are we changing coyote behavior? And what the heck is a science bike? Featuring the work of a diverse group of eleven scientists--herself included!--Dr. Cylita Guy shows how studying urban wildlife can help us make cities around the world healthier for all of their inhabitants. In the process, Guy reveals how social injustices like racism can affect not only how scientists study city wildlife, but also where urban critters are likelier to thrive"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to animals living in cities.

Looks at wild animals that make their homes in urban areas, how they survive there, and how humans and animals can safely live side by side.

A guide to over thirty of the most common roadside animals in North America, providing a description of each animal, with discussion of its habits and abundance, field marks and range; and including illustrations.

Provides an overview of the different types of baby animals that can be found in cities.