Cities can be designed to support wildlife welfare while managing human-wildlife conflict effectively.
Urban expansion has not eliminated wildlife — it has created a new ecological context that many species navigate with remarkable adaptability. Human-wildlife conflict arises when animals access human food, shelter, or space in ways that cause property damage or safety concerns. Coexistence strategies — securing garbage, reducing attractants, using exclusion rather than lethal control — address the root causes of conflict humanely. Cities that embrace wildlife coexistence create richer environments for both humans and animals.