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They say raccoons are the bandits of wildlife, but in a city they kind of really are. They have super-sensitive front paws that can open trash lids, twist knobs like your back door handle, and scavenge through trash piles with precision. Raccoons are omnivorous, so they'll eat whatever - if it's fruits that fell from a tree, random insects, or your leftover pizza. Cities offer all that and more, like comfortable and dark hideouts, so raccoons feel at home in an urban environment.
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North America's only marsupial has expanded into urban life just like the continent's humans - the opossum is basically a neighbor at this point. They're a true night-shift animal, moving around to scavenge garbage, insects, and fallen fruit - basically opening a buffet with raccoons. The fact that cities offer them so many great places to den - attics, sheds, under porches - just makes them more akin to urban life. Opossums are also known for eating ticks, which makes them ideal roommates.
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Wild rock doves found themselves in human settlements and became pigeons. When this bird was still wildlife material, they nested on rocky cliffs (hence the name), so pigeons see the city's buildings as extra convenient cliffs to live on, complete with ledges and rooftops. They eat away the crumbs of society, but we all know they leave a lot more dirt behind them - pigeons are not exactly the urban cleaning crew we need. But the fact that they have brilliant navigation and homing abilities made them a constant companion of humans, so no wonder they ended up being such an urban wildlife classic example.
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Squirrels have claimed our city parks as their personal playgrounds long ago. Eastern gray squirrels have grown comfortable around people, running by us like they are the ones paying the rent around these parts. With them being so forgetful of where they buried their nuts for later use, they accidentally plant trees in our concrete jungles - so we have that to thank them for. The fact that we leave so many nuts in bird feeders makes squirrels a dedicated fan crowd of those - no wonder they stick around.
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Ponds, fountains, canals, park lakes - ducks all over the world have claimed permanent residence in our water cityscapes. Mallards in particular are very adaptable and will nest literally anywhere with a nearby water source - that doesn't include all the water places listed here, but also courtyards, planters, even rooftops. Here's a pro tip for anyone who wants them nearby: they love oats, peas, and various seeds. The rest is taken care of by their waterproof feathers that keep them cozy.
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Seagulls might've started as the coastal bird, but they stretched that definition to “Where the fries are sold near the beach”. They're very clever and adaptable, and definitely not picky eaters. Research points out that gulls are way more likely to grab food when humans are looking away - they know. They’ve figured us out, and they’re not afraid to use it.
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