Urban Growth and Its Deep Impact on Native Wildlife
As cities stretch farther into formerly natural regions, local species face unprecedented changes that redefine how they live, move, and survive. Although urban development often symbolizes progress, it simultaneously disrupts the delicate ecological balance that wildlife depends on. Because these transformations occur rapidly, animals rarely have sufficient time to adapt, resulting in visible shifts in population patterns and habitat use. Moreover, understanding these effects encourages communities to rethink how cities can grow more responsibly and sustainably. At the same time, expanding neighborhoods introduce disturbances that ripple across the entire ecosystem. From light pollution to loss of feeding grounds, wildlife must navigate challenges they did not encounter before urbanization. Therefore, exploring the extent of these pressures helps policymakers design environments that support both human needs and the survival of local species. Expanding Cities and Vanishing Habitats A...