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Urban Observation of the Week: Otters in Salisbury
Last week we brought you otters on astroturf. This week, otters popped up in a market in Salisbury. Do you have a photo or video of an urban species doing something unusual? What about a rare plant or animal that…
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Evolutionary Applications Special Issue: Evolution in Urban Environments
For the past 1.5 years, we (the editors of LITC) have been working to bring together new empirical urban evolution research as well as novel reviews and perspectives. While this research has trickled out online over the past few months…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Otters on Astroturf
We usually see wild otters in the rivers (even in urban areas), but they do spend some time on land. David Tan spotted these smooth-coated otters on the astroturf of a football field. Do you have a photo or video…
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Urban Observation of the Week: Bird of Spray
Back in the summer time, people water their lawns for that fresh green grass look. This added water can attract lots of different animals as we saw with this frog. This week, we bring you a bird of prey enjoying…
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New Year, Same Blog!
Happy New Year everyone! With 2020 behind us, let’s get ready for a fresh new year. Here’s a preview of what our blog has in store. Urban Observations Yep. We will continue to bring you weekly urban observations. We think…
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Incorporating Human Society into Urban Ecology
Urban habitats and landscapes are considerably different from their rural and natural counterparts. Rural and natural habitats experience diluted human effects (e.g., disturbance, low pollution), while urban areas and urban wildlife endure more significant impacts from humans. When we think…
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Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays everyone! Tis the holiday season so we are taking time off to enjoy the holidays virtually with family and friends. We will see you all next year, 2021!!!
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Urban Observation of the Week: Wall Lizards in NYC
Lizards are becoming increasingly common in urban areas. They are able to forage longer than usual because of the urban heat island effect. Today’s observation is a lizard still out and about, back in late October, when they should have…
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