Why Do Animals Live in Cities?

Abstract

Cities are intended to be places for people to live, but some animals survive and even thrive in cities. Animals that are smaller, have more general diets, and are more intelligent or adaptable are especially good at city life. Many of these wildlife species have learned special behaviors to help them survive in urban areas. Scientists use many tools to study these animals because understanding wildlife in cities can help people learn to live with them. There are many things you can do to help scientists learn more about the animals you see every day and make your neighborhood a better place for wild animals.