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February 21, 2014

Cities support more native biodiversity than previously thought
Santa Barbara CA (SPX) Feb 21, 2014
The rapid conversion of natural lands to cement-dominated urban centers is causing great losses in biodiversity. Yet, according to a new study involving 147 cities worldwide, surprisingly high numbers of plant and animal species persist and even flourish in urban environments - to the tune of hundreds of bird species and thousands of plant species in a single city. Contrary to conventional wisdom that cities are a wasteland for biodiversity, the study found that while a few species - such as pigeo ... read more

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