Beavers are excellent builders. Similar to humans, they modify their environment to suit their needs, chomping down wood to build dams. Recently, this beaver was spotted at a subway station. Let’s hope it didn’t get lost on the subway line!
I mean, it’s right by the Humber River marsh and all, but I’m still a little surprised it came all the way up the steps! At least they’re super chill. A mink, I’d worry about passers by.
Beavers are just too busy for our nonsense to get in their way. Respect. https://t.co/6s5leWCjbb— kids connect (@LaurelFynes) March 25, 2021
Do you have a photo or video of an urban species doing something unusual? What about a rare plant or animal that you were surprised to find in a city? If so, let Lindsay know or Tweet at us and you could be featured as a future observation of the week!
I am interested in urban ecology and evolution. Urbanization can have drastic impacts on local ecosystems, both negative and positive, and creates a new environment for organisms to experience. To understand the impacts that urbanization plays on organisms, I look through the lense of population genetics and molecular evolution.
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