For decades, homes and wildlife have coexisted in Southern California mountains and hills, where residents easily recall their first encounter with a bobcat who jumped their fence, a bear who wandered into their backyard, or a mountain lion who crossed a popular trail. But due to widespread development that co-existence may end, with biologists and environmentalists warning that construction in desirable neighborhoods threatens corridors that are crucial to wildlife.
Wildlife corridors create a path for deer, bears, bobcats and other animals to move around in urban areas and to search for food even as climate change, drought and overdevelopment push animals from their traditional habitats.
Proposed wildlife district in urban LA draws debate over saving crucial habitat – Daily News
Wildlife corridors create a path for deer, bears, bobcats and other animals to move around in urban areas and to search for food even as climate change, drought and overdevelopment push animals from their traditional habitats.
Proposed wildlife district in urban LA draws debate over saving crucial habitat – Daily News