Sentences with phrase «of urban wildlife»

Our narrator takes us on a tour of the post-industrial canal via canoe, showcasing the accretions of cultural detritus, a motley crew of urban wildlife, both human and non-human, and improbable plans for redevelopment which have transformed this forgotten space into a material unconscious of the city.

The OHS is committed to promoting an understanding and appreciation of urban wildlife, and to promoting humane and effective means for resolving conflicts between wildlife and humans in an urban setting.

Rats have long been one of the world's most ubiquitous — and infamous — forms of urban wildlife, synonymous with pestilence and squalor.

(DeStefano and Stein shared a stage January 23 for a discussion of urban wildlife at the Harvard Museum of Natural History in Cambridge, Mass.) Where the wily things are At the forefront of this research into coyote behavior is Stanley Gehrt, a wildlife biologist at The Ohio State University, who has studied coyote populations in the Chicago area for more than a decade.

Not exact matches

Under Johnson's leadership (1999 - 2012), Mass Audubon opened 16 more wildlife sanctuaries across the state, pioneered a comprehensive program of sustainable practices at our properties, and strengthened our commitment to reaching new audiences and urban environmental education.

He tells WDCB News Reporter Gary Zidek the exhibit, book and blog all focus on diversity of wildlife that exists in modern urban environments.

There is also # 7.5 million of funding for nature improvement areas (NIAs) which the government hopes will help transforming 12 rural and urban areas into bigger and connected sites for wildlife.

I think that hanging out in a heavily touristed area of San Francisco's Embarcadero means that these California sea lions — one mature individual and one pup — qualify as urban wildlife.

Natural habitats and ecosystems have been dramatically altered from their original states, and there is rising concern about the spread of diseases that can be passed from urban wildlife to humans.

Humans living in densely populated urban areas have a profound impact not only on their physical environment, but also on the health and fitness of native wildlife.

Imagine rising with the sun and the howls of Howler Monkeys, not hearing any urban nor suburban noises, all the while infusing yoga, meditation, wellness and spiritual healing, with wildlife and bird watching.

The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC was established in 1979 to rehabilitate wildlife affected by human activity and provide education to the public on co-existing with urban wildlife.

A current rabies vaccinations reduces your pet's likelihood of contracting rabies through urban wildlife and non-vaccinated domestic animals.

Living in Harmony with Coyotes Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT) Presented by nationally known expert LYNSEY WHITE DASHER Director, Humane Wildlife Conflict Resolution The Humane Society of the United States Lynsey White Dasher helps urban and suburban communities find effective and humane solutions to human - wildlife conflicts with species including -LSB-...]

«Feral cats are documented predators of native wildlife,» said Travis Longcore, science director for the Urban Wildlands Group.

The Foundation also supports efforts to protect the well - being of urban - suburban native wildlife, captive exotic wildlife, farmed animals, working animals, and non-human animals generally.

In urban areas in particular, cats are one of the most common avian predators (Sims et al. 2008), but their total impact on wildlife is difficult to estimate and varies greatly between studies (Fitzgerald and Turner 2000) and with study methodology (Krauze - Gryz et al. 2012a).

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At a minimum, these key areas should become urban refuges where wildlife can thrive without constant threat of feline decimation.»

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Thanks to wildlife protections for mountain lions and flourishing populations of «urban» coyotes and other meso - predators, LA and neighboring counties have record declines in homeless pets.

About Channel - The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC was established in 1979 to rehabilitate wildlife affected by human activity and provide education to the public on co-existing with urban wildlife.

▪ HSVB&IRC and its role in the community ▪ History of the humane movement ▪ Lost & Found Pets - the importance of proper identification ▪ Pets in rental and condominium housing: How renters and landlords / HOA's can find common ground ▪ Living with urban wildlife ▪ Resolving nuisance wildlife concerns ▪ Disaster preparation for pets ▪ Pet first aid and CPR ▪ Spaying / Neutering (Adults and Children) ▪ Dog bite prevention - for schools, communities, professionals and the general public (Adults and Children) ▪ Problems pertaining to breed - specific legislation ▪ Animal abuse and its link to domestic violence ▪ Animal abuse and its link to child abuse ▪ Animal abuse and its link to school violence ▪ The problem of hybridized pets (wolf / dog and exotic / domestic cats) and exotic pets ▪ Animal hoarding: A community problem ▪ Preventing pet theft ▪ Greyhounds and problems with greyhound racing ▪ Pet - proofing your home ▪ Paws Come with Claws: Scratching behavior in cats and alternatives to declawing ▪ Safe travel with pets ▪ Pets and the military (what to do if deployed) ▪ General issues pertaining to humane care of companion animals

We have a healthy feral cat and urban wildlife population, many of which carry fleas.

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In an urban environment, humans and many species of wildlife live in close proximity to each other, which may result in human - wildlife conflicts.

Step away from the urban jungle of Nairobi and Kenya offers you a treasure trove of landscapes and wildlife experiences.

Justin Plus Lauren Justin and Lauren are a Canadian couple who love urban and outdoor adventures, discovering wildlife kindly and responsibly, finding the best vegan food, and uncovering the history and natural beauty of the planet.

Some locations offer nature and solitude with opportunities to see a huge variety of birds and wildlife, others offer dynamic urban waterfronts with incredible sights and views.

World class fishing, canoeing, wildlife, and distinct urban landscapes all under the canvas of breathtaking skies.

Today, it remains largely untouched by urban development and is one of the best places in the city to spot wildlife, particularly if you are an early riser.

Artisans of Leisure tours in Australia are designed for the most discerning of travelers, featuring uniquely Australian experiences such as remote Outback and wildlife safaris, private visits to Aboriginal art galleries and small wineries, tours of urban food and craft markets, dining at Australia's most acclaimed restaurants, chartered sailing excursions in the Whitsunday Islands, and swimming through billabongs (water holes) into caves filled with ancient Aboriginal rock art.

South Africa is not just about natural beauty and unparalleled wildlife: visitors can also get a taste of modern art and urban landscapes in major cities Taste some of the world's finest wines while gazing at gorgeous mountains as you follow the winding roads of the Cape Wine Route.

CONSERVATION VALUE This urban creation of the Inca Empire, which appears to have been naturally cut in the continuous rock escarpment, is an area of outstanding natural beauty which encompasses patches of high altitude habitats and associated wildlife.

They depict the beauty of scenic landscapes, urban architectures, wildlife, and cultural events.

This substantial transformation of the landscape at Laguna Gloria will improve the riparian community along the Colorado River and provide habitat to wide - ranging wildlife, contributing to the health of the urban environment in Austin.

-- Show YOUR World — happy or sad, active or laid back, open or intimate — Show what only artists can depict — feelings, emotions, or relationships — Show wildlife, nature, or urban landscapes — Show what's close to your heart or what destroys your comfort — Show your inspiration — whether it's a person, a place, a book, or another work of art — Show your childhood or your future — Show the world you love, hate, or dream about.

Forming a plant - animal - human trilogy with Edible Estates (est. 2005), a series of front - yard food gardens, and Animal Estates (est. 2008), initiatives for urban wildlife architecture, Domestic Integrities focuses on the interior environments of humans and the ways in which local resources are digested into their dwellings.

The May 6 — July 15 Main Gallery exhibition features portraits of waterway users and inhabitants, shipping and barge scenes, urban and industrial landscapes — including views of Evansville and the Ohio River — and paintings of wildlife inhabitants.

Urban wildlife is a new kind of aesthetics which aims to raise questions about urban ecology and sustainability.&rUrban wildlife is a new kind of aesthetics which aims to raise questions about urban ecology and sustainability.&rurban ecology and sustainability.»

His project featured the aforementioned animals (not the strange zoo I thought I had seen, but the type of concrete animal sculptures that adorn many South Florida lawns) juxtaposed with the real wildlife (pelicans and gulls) that struggles daily to survive amid and at the edges of the local urban environment.

Establishing a plant - animal - people trilogy with the Edible Estates (est. 2005) series of front yard food gardens and the Animal Estates (est. 2008) initiatives for urban wildlife architecture, Domestic Integrities (est. 2012) turns its attention inward to local patterns and rituals of interior domestic landscapes and the way we use what we resourcefully find around us to artfully make ourselves at home.

While set to open 16 September, Örer also shares a few of the most exciting works coming: «There are very important historical presentations in the exhibition such as Liliana Maresca whose sculptures and actions have been done in the wake of the Argentinian dictatorship and ensuing state violence; Volkan Aslan's video installation brings a poetic perspective to a good neighbour; Mark Dion's drawings, which portrays the local urban wildlife in Istanbul; Njideka Akunyili Crosby's elegant drawings; and Monica Bonvicini's homage to Louise Bourgeois will be some of the surprises among many others.

Middle schoolers will spend the week immersing themselves in nature and conducting fieldwork, all while discovering the ecological importance of urban woodlands and the wildlife that rely on them.

These images portray the coastline and wildlife of the Sea of Cortez, the location for the Hollywood version of Joseph Heller's satirical war novel, as it stood on the brink between isolation and urban development brought on by production of the film.

Klaus Jacob, an earth scientist at Columbia University whose home just north of the city up the Hudson River was flooded by the surge from Hurricane Sandy, has been calling the necessary urban design approach «managed retreat» (Reed Noss of the University of Central Florida has been making the same argument in the context of wildlife conservation).

While I can't see the ask being so easy for, say, New York City's rat population, it's wonderful to see people coming together for urban wildlife by way of hedgehogs.

Lerner's prose helps us to re-frame the way we view the urban wilderness around us, and could serve to inspire many of us to take a closer look at the plants and wildlife in our local environment.

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I hope that today's forum is a sign that the road transport industry is starting to understand that it is your children's future at stake − it's your children who will get lung diseases and asthma if urban air pollution is not dramatically reduced; it's your children who will suffer the consequences of climate change that the scientists are trying to warn us of − more scorchers, more devastating cyclones, more Ross River Fever, more bushfires, degraded beaches, flooded houses, and the disappearance of some of Australia's unique wildlife.