| Abstract: |
Cities across the country are home to a variety
wildlife species. In addition to the species you see
every day, many more are present but are active only
night.
Many species of urban wildlife receive little
attention from homeowners. They are present in such
numbers that they become part of our everyday life.
Often times we actively promote the presence of
wildlife near us for personal or aesthetic purposes.
Millions of people put out bird feeders to attract wildlife
their backyards, for example. Maintaining intimate
contact with wildlife in this way helps humans retain
sense of their interconnection with the natural
environment.
In some cases, however, the interaction with
wildlife is unintentional and unwanted. Raccoons in
garbage cans or bats in attics are not-so-welcome
visitors in our home environment.
The purpose of this fact sheet is to inform
readers about the basic requirements of wildlife, why
wildlife may be attracted to urban settings, and how
discourage wildlife presence in certain situations. |
