Some people believe that urban wildlife has wandered in from the wilderness and that the solution is to return the lost wildlife to their homes. However, urban wildlife are born and raised in the city. Having cities dump their wildlife problems on their neighbors is not a responsible solution. Relocation of urban wildlife can spread disease and disrupt the local ecology. The number of animals an area can support is limited by the food and water supply.
Some wildlife can adapt to the urban environment where a food supply is present.
Snails are a popular dietary item for urban opossums. Opossums are common urban wildlife. Because of their nocturnal nature, people are often not aware of their presence. This is not an option with wildlife, requiring us to focus on what is best for the group. People owning a cat or dog often have their pet vaccinated for highly contagious, often fatal, viral diseases.