Urban wildlife including foxes, hedgehogs, bats, and birds face specific welfare challenges from urban hazards with ecology management improving outcomes.
Key Facts
Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in urban wildlife welfare management
Millions of animals benefit from better wildlife welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain
Welfare Considerations
Urban wildlife welfare requires city-specific management and public engagement.
What You Can Do
Create wildlife-friendly gardens in urban areas
Advocate for wildlife corridors in urban planning
Report urban wildlife welfare emergencies to appropriate organisations
Support urban ecology projects improving wildlife habitat