ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Urban wild

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen a squirrel or a bird in your backyard? That's an example of nature being in the city or in other words, urban wild.

Urban wild means animals and plants that live in cities alongside people. These animals and plants may have adapted to a city's environment in order to survive.

For instance, pigeons are very skilled at living in cities because they are very good at finding food and nesting in buildings. They can survive in conditions that many other birds can't.

Other examples of urban wild animals include raccoons, rats, and even coyotes. Although some people may not like these animals because they can cause trouble, they are still a part of the city's natural environment.

Plants can also be considered part of urban wild if they are living wild in the city. Some examples of urban wild plants include weeds growing on sidewalks, ivy climbing walls, or flowers popping up in abandoned lots.

It's important to remember that even though cities may seem like places made only for people, there are living things all around us that we might not even notice. So, always be aware of the urban wild around you!