Urban Ecology

Squirrel

The Fascinating World of Urban Evolution

Animals are not only evolving in remarkable ways to meet the challenges of urban environments, but they are doing it quickly.

October 4, 2019 - Wired

Soil Science

Digging Into Soil Reveals Much About Cities

Soil often doesn’t get the attention that it deserves, but it is integral to the ecology of cities.

January 22, 2019 - The Guardian

Bird

Cities as ‘Powerhouses of Evolution’

A new book on urban ecology shows how quickly wild species living in cities can adapt to their surroundings.

May 12, 2018 - National Geographic

Urban Ecology and the Evolution of the City

A recent article reveals the inconspicuous nature of the city—an ecosystem, "pipes and all."

November 12, 2014 - The Boston Globe

The New Promise of Urban Ecology

Courtney Humphries takes a look at recent federal investment in research on the complex interrelationship between human settlements and the natural environment.

November 26, 2012 - Nature

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