Cities support more native biodiversity than previously thought

[longknife]

ScienceDaily: @ Cities support more native biodiversity than previously thought -- ScienceDaily

The rapid conversion of natural lands to cement-dominated urban centers is causing great losses in biodiversity. Yet, according to a new study involving 147 cities worldwide, surprisingly high numbers of plant and animal species persist and even flourish in urban environments -- to the tune of hundreds of bird species and thousands of plant species in a single city.

I'm always amazed how Nature adapts. Man has done a lot of things like reducing feed for Monarch Butterflies bringing about their possible extinction. But, it seems that Nature always seems to bounce back.

 

[martybegan]

ScienceDaily: @ Cities support more native biodiversity than previously thought -- ScienceDaily

The rapid conversion of natural lands to cement-dominated urban centers is causing great losses in biodiversity. Yet, according to a new study involving 147 cities worldwide, surprisingly high numbers of plant and animal species persist and even flourish in urban environments -- to the tune of hundreds of bird species and thousands of plant species in a single city.

I'm always amazed how Nature adapts. Man has done a lot of things like reducing feed for Monarch Butterflies bringing about their possible extinction. But, it seems that Nature always seems to bounce back.

Possums have been making strong comeback in NYC.

 

[Old Rocks]

Have a look at the last five extinction periods. Yes, nature does bounce back, but in her natural time, not in the time of human generations. And why do you think that creating the Sixth Great Extinction Period is a good thing?