Wild animal neighbors
Subtitle: sharing our urban world
By: Ann Downer
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780761390213
Subjects: Urban ecology (Sociology); Nature; Effect of human beings on; Urban animals; Suburban life; Human-animal relationships; Juvenile literature; City and town life
Description: "What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least expect them. Not all of them arrive by accident, and some are here to stay. As the human population tops seven billion, animals are running out of space. Their natural habitats are surrounded - and sometimes even replaced - by highways, shopping centers, office parks, and subdivisions. The result? A wildlife invasion of our urban neighborhoods. What kinds of animals are making cities their new home? How can they survive in our ecosystem of concrete, steel, and glass? And what does their presence there mean for their future and ours? Join scientists, activists, and the folks next door on a journey around the globe to track down our newest wild animal neighbors. Discover what is bringing these creatures to our backyards - and how we can create spaces for people and animals to live side by side."--Jacket flap.

Join scientists and activists on a journey around the globe to track down our newest wild animal neighbors. Discover what is bringing these creatures to our backyards and how we can create spaces for people and animals to live.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.

Accelerated Reader MG 7.5 2 2 159959
Table of contents: title: Introduction: The Bear in the Backyard; title: The Raccoon in the Trash Can; title: The Lion in the Headlights; title: The Crow in the Crosswalk; title: The Coyote in the Sub Shop; title: The Flying Foxes in the Park; title: The Turtle by the Beach House; title: The Gator in the Two-Car Garage.