PhysOrg Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 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. Read the full article on PhysOrg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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