Did you know that some species of animals actually thrive in the hustle and bustle of the big city? Raccons, for example, have increased in population in correlation with the descrtuction of their wilderness habitatts and their migration into cities like Chicago. Urban wildlife live in every city around the world. Even though the Urban Wildlife Institute collects data in the heart of Chicago, its scientists aim to help humans and animals coexist worldwide.
To conitune reading about urban wildlife projects in Chicago and Beyond, visit The Urban Wildlife Institute at the Linkin Park Zoo.