Behavioural responses of wildlife to urban environments

摘要: Increased urbanization represents a formidable challenge for wildlife. Nevertheless, few species appear to thrive in the evolutionarily novel environment created by cities, demonstrating remarkable adaptability of some animals. We argue that individuals can adjust their behaviours new selection pressures presented cities should have greater success urban habitats. Accordingly, wildlife often exhibit differ from those rural counterparts, changes food and den preferences adjustments structure signals. Research suggests behavioural flexibility (or phenotypic plasticity) may be an important characteristic succeeding environments. Moreover, or might possess traits (a particular temperament) are inherently well suited occupying habitats, such as high level disturbance tolerance. This members less ‘plastic’ naturally timid temperament likely disadvantaged high-disturbance environments consequently precluded colonizing towns.