California is home to one of the richest arrays of wildlife habitats in the United States — from coastal wetlands to alpine forests, from deserts to freshwater rivers. Yet, this ecological richness faces immense pressures: climate change, habitat loss, wildfires, water scarcity, invasive species, and urban expansion. As the state…
As urban areas expand at an unprecedented rate, the relationship between cities and wildlife has become one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. While cities provide shelter, jobs, and opportunities for people, they also reshape landscapes and disrupt natural ecosystems. This article explores how urbanization affects animal…
California is famous for its stunning natural landscapes, from the mountains of the Sierra Nevada to the beaches of the Pacific. It is also one of the most biodiverse states in the U.S., home to thousands of species, including black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, wolves, and deer. However, as human…