urban ecology
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Scientists Discover New Bug Species Because Of Its Weird Dick
A nearly 500-acre cemetery cuts through west Brooklyn, featuring rolling hills that produce some of the city’s most spectacular vistas and a surprising variety of plant and animal diversity. Here, scientists have recently discovered an entirely new species of beetle based on its weird-shaped dick.
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How Humans Can Engineer Wilder Cities With The Help Of Animals
Look around your city. You’ll see pigeons, rats, maybe a few possums. But the typical array of urban wildlife is about to become incredibly biodiverse, thanks to efforts from humans to make their cities wilder and more sustainable places.