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Study: Turtles, Mice, Scorpions Could Increase in Major US Cities

Urban areas teem with life amidst towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and manicured parks. Peregrine falcons elegantly perch atop city spires, while coyotes frolic in backyards captured on camera. Amidst this urban menagerie, the delicate wings of a cabbage white butterfly flutter upon flower blossoms. However, a study recently published in PLOS ONE warns of growing pressures on urban wildlife due to climate change.

Lead author Alessandro Filazzola, from the University of Toronto Mississauga's Centre for Urban Environments, highlights the study's findings. Leveraging data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility and climate projections, the research examines how climate change is reshaping animal distributions across 60 major cities in the US and Canada.

Under various warming scenarios, ranging from moderate to extreme, the study reveals significant shifts in wildlife populations. Vertebrates like loons, coyotes, and amphibians are projected to decline in urban areas, while species such as turtles, scorpions, and mice are expected to proliferate.

Carly Ziter, an assistant professor of biology at Concordia University, emphasizes the importance of understanding these shifts. She notes that while ecologists recognize the impact of climate change on species ranges, urban wildlife dynamics have received less attention.

The study predicts substantial turnover in species composition for cities, with some gaining while others lose. Toronto may see a net increase in species, while cities like Atlanta face losses in both wildlife diversity and tree species.

Filazzola acknowledges the study's limitations but hopes it will spur further research into urban wildlife dynamics. He emphasizes that as species move into new areas, they can bring both challenges and delights for human residents. For instance, Southern Californians now contend with an increasing mosquito problem due to shifting species patterns.

Indeed, human-wildlife interactions in cities present both conflicts and opportunities for appreciation. Ziter underscores the cultural and relational significance of urban wildlife, highlighting how the disappearance of familiar species could diminish people's connection to their surroundings.

As cities continue to evolve amidst a changing climate, understanding and adapting to these shifting urban ecosystems will be essential for both wildlife and humans alike.

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