Articles for tag: Animal Adaptation, Asia, big cats, city ecosystems, conservation, Environmental Change, human-wildlife conflict, Leopards, urban wildlife, wildlife behavior

How Leopards Are Adapting to Urban Life Across Asia

How Leopards Are Adapting to Urban Life Across Asia

Gargi Chakravorty

The wilds of Asia are disappearing fast. From sprawling megacities to expanding farmland, human development is swallowing up natural habitats at an unprecedented pace. Yet in this concrete jungle, one predator refuses to back down. You might expect leopards to retreat deeper into remote forests as cities grow. Instead, something remarkable is happening across Asia. ...

Colorado's Black Bears Show Unusual Urban Behavior

Colorado’s Black Bears Show Unusual Urban Behavior

Andrew Alpin

Colorado’s black bears are behaving differently than ever before. They’re getting bolder, moving deeper into cities and neighborhoods, treating human spaces like their own backyard dining rooms. This shift isn’t just casual wandering anymore. Something bigger is happening. The evidence is overwhelming. Reports of bear sightings and conflicts with people increased nearly 15% in 2024 ...