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How the urban jungle drives evolution with Menno Schilthuizen<\/strong><\/a>
\n“We are marching towards a future in which three-quarters of humans live in cities, and a large portion of the planet’s landmass is urbanized. With much of the rest covered by human-shaped farms, pasture, and plantations, where can nature still go? How are our manmade environments changing the evolution of animals and plants around us? Is evolutionary adaptation taking place at unprecedented speeds? This talk by evolutionary biologist Menno Schilthuizen was recorded in Amsterdam at Paradiso Noord on 10 December 2019.<\/p>\n

A love of the natural world<\/strong><\/a>
\nDavid Patriquin in Nova Scotia Naturally, Aug 23, 2015. “Naturalists learn by observing nature, a yearning that remains despite our urbanization.” <\/p>\n

Rare salamander discovery near Moncton challenges assumptions about urban wildlife<\/strong><\/a>
\nMt A University, Feb 9, 2026 “Researchers say the findings highlight the overlooked ecological value of urban and suburban green spaces.
\nScientists have discovered previously unknown populations of the rare four-toed Salamander in suburban Riverview, New Brunswick \u2014 a finding that expands the species\u2019 known provincial range and suggests wildlife may be more resilient to human-altered landscapes than previously believed. \u201cAs soon as we saw the distinctive \u2018salt and pepper\u2019 belly this salamander is known for, we knew we had stumbled across something special\u201d says lead author Joshua Christiansen, a recently graduated Mount Allison University M.Sc. student in Biology and current Research Associate of Dr. Riley\u2019s lab. \u201cEven modest positive actions in urban landscapes can make a real difference, like picking up litter or making sure natural substrates (like leaf litter and cover objects) remain in forests. It\u2019s a reminder that conservation doesn\u2019t only happen in remote wilderness areas and that wildlife can thrive in our own backyards.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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