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Study finds function–evolution trade-off in urban park soil microbes A research team from the South China Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences made a systematic comparison of soil microbiomes in urban parks and natural forests. The results reveal that urbanization profoundly reconfigures microbial community composition, functional capacity, and evolutionary trajectories, based on.

11-Mar-2026
Study finds function–#evolution trade-off in #urban park #soil #microbes

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1119869

#science #ecology #microbiology #urbanEcology #urbanEvolution

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Monaco's Hidden History Uncovered on Instagram! #shorts
Monaco's Hidden History Uncovered on Instagram! #shorts Nicolas Andújar revives Monaco's history on Instagram, sharing archive photos and vintage postcards. Discover the principality's evolution through engaging posts and hidden anecdotes. #MonacoHistory #VintageMonaco #UrbanEvolution #ArchivalPhotos

Monaco's Hidden History Uncovered on Instagram! #shorts: Nicolas Andújar revives Monaco's history on Instagram, sharing archive photos and vintage postcards. Discover the principality's evolution through engaging posts and hidden anecdotes. #MonacoHistory #VintageMonaco #UrbanEvolution

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the urban ecology of feeding birds and squirrels Back in December, I spotted a research paper about the ecological impact of human-provided food on squirrel populations, and I started to wonder whether similar work exists for the various species of "garden birds" that many of us like to feed in winter. Incidentally, I installed an inherited bird feeder outside my window around the same time, to get some first hand observations in. (It may be an age thing, too.) It's always fun writing about squirrels, but the most spectacular results I discovered were those of the hummingbirds in California. Due to the widespread use of feeding stations with fake nectar, these birds have extended their range dramatically and also undergone measurable anatomical evolution. Read all about it in my latest feature which is out today: **Feeding change in urban wildlife** Current Biology Volume 36, Issue 2, 19 January 2026, Pages R31-R33 Restricted access to full text and PDF download (Unfortunately, this year's features will no longer become open access one year after publication - do contact me if you would like a PDF. Last year's features will still move to the open archives as this year advances.) Magic link for free access (first seven weeks only) See also my new Mastodon thread where I will highlight all this year's CB features. My mastodon posts are also mirrored on Bluesky. Last year's thread is here . Squirrels like this Eastern grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) thrive in urban parks and benefit from food supplied by humans. A study on the Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) in Japan has shown that the urban populations also have improved reproduction chances compared with the rural ones. (Photo: Jules Verne Times Two/julesvernex2.com/CC-BY-SA-4.0.) The same issue of CB also contains story of Veronika, the back-scratching bovine that probably wins the internet today (open access). I already saw a Guardian headline about it.

my features published in @CurrentBiology this year, issue 2: the #urbanEcology of feeding animals like #gardenBirds and #squirrels

proseandpassion.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-urban-ecolog...

#science #ecology #birds #cities #urbanEvolution #hummingbirds

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Urban dandelions have evolved to stay close to home. That’s bad news Small seed “parachutes” may be causing inbreeding

Urban dandelions have evolved to be less dispersive in Japan www.science.org/content/arti... #urbanecology #urbanevolution 🌏

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🧬🔬🧪🔭⚗️🏙️ #UrbanEcology #UrbanEvolution #UrbanEcoEvo #STEM #Ecology #Evolution #NewPI #PhDChat #PostdocChat @photopidge.bsky.social @evoecolab.bsky.social @annecharmantier.bsky.social @asn-amnat.bsky.social @csee-scee.bsky.social @sse-evolution.bsky.social @sicb.bsky.social @canjzoology.bsky.social

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Urban natives: Plants evolve to live in cities While urbanization has restricted and fragmented the natural ecosystems, it also creates new and diverse environmental conditions within towns. A Kobe University research team now found that a plant species that successfully established itself throughout a megacity exhibited distinct and inheritable characteristics that have adapted to the diverse urban environments.

25-Nov-2025
#Urban natives: #Plants evolve to live in #cities

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1106197

#science #ecology #UrbanEcology #evolution #urbanEvolution

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New paper from PhD student @ellmartin.bsky.social provides compelling experimental evidence that urbanization drives local adaptation, life history divergence and eco-evo feedbacks on a diverse community. Congrats Ella! 🌎🌆 #urbanecology #urbanevolution #evoeco

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Clever City Crows: How Corvids Conquered the City What is the most intelligent animal you can think of? Species that likely come to mind are perhaps apes, cetaceans, or elephants. However, in spite of their intelligence, most of the species from t…

Are corvids the smartest urban animal? Our contributor Willard makes a case for this remarkably adaptable bird and highlights some unique and amazing behavior.
urbanevolution-litc.com/2025/10/30/c...
#urbanecology
#urbanevolution

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Blue tit held for a scientific survey on colouration. Vivid blue crown, yellow breast, forest background

Blue tit held for a scientific survey on colouration. Vivid blue crown, yellow breast, forest background

New paper out in Oikos (2025)!

Cities reshape selection on carotenoid-based, plumage colouration, in 2 related bird species
The widespread urban paleness of carotenoid-based plumage colouration might be driven by natural selection!
🥚🐣🐦🏙️🌳

doi.org/10.1002/oik....

#UrbanEvolution #Birds #Oikos

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🚀 The Living City:
3D printing could allow cities to evolve continuously — reprinting and reshaping transit networks as needs change.
Tomorrow’s city won’t be static. It’ll adapt, layer, and grow.
#UrbanEvolution #FutureOfCities

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#fieldwork Again in ports to sample dock mussels that stayed encaged after reciprocal transplants. #MusselsAreCool #UrbanEvolution #MarEvol #PopGen

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"Urbanization" leads to frequent genome-wide signatures of selection specific to both urban & rural habitats. Read the latest paper from our group led by @jssantangelo.bsky.social & Rob Ness: academic.oup.com/evolut/advan... #urbanecology #urbanevolution 🌎 @utmbiology.bsky.social

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Diversity and assembly of the microbiome of a leguminous plant along an urbanization gradient Interactions between plants and bacterial communities are essential for host physiology and broader ecosystem functioning, but plant–microbiome interactions can be disrupted by environmental change l...

Excited to see @dmurraystoker.bsky.social's final & very cool PhD paper out in #Oikos today: "Diversity and assembly of the microbiome of a leguminous plant along an urbanization gradient" #urbanecology #urbanevolution #microbiome nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... 🌎 🏙️ ☘️

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Original post on mastodon.social

Better understanding the effects of #religion, #politics and #war on urban evolutionary biology can enhance our ability to design and remodel #cities to make them better for people while supporting the #environment and #evolution ary potential within the city,
#review […]

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Chicago’s rodents are evolving to handle city living Scientists recently found an example of evolution in real time, tucked away in the collection drawers of the Field Museum in Chicago. By comparing the skulls of chipmunks and voles from the Chicagoland area collected over the past 125 years, the researchers found evidence that these rodents have been adapting to life in an increasingly urban environment.

26-Jun-2025
#Chicago’s #rodents are evolving to handle city living
#Chipmunk and #vole skulls from over 125 years reflect changes in diet and noise exposure

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1088505 #science #ecology #evolution #UrbanEcology #UrbanEvolution #cities

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Field work in muddy ports 🤩 #MusselsAreCool #UrbanEvolution #DockEvol #MarEvol

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Probably the most extreme growing situation for Erigeron annuus that I’ve seen. There can’t be anything resembling soil up there. Good motivation to continue our work on #urbanevolution of #invaders

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Back in Croatia for another round of our study abroad program about food and global change plus research on #urbanevolution. Found some beautiful new roads thanks to a chance meeting with a new friend Vanja.

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IUWC 2025 — International Urban Wildlife Conference

Ready to connect with urban ecologists and wildlife managers from around the world? The International Urban Wildlife Conference starts June 1st in Atlanta! 🦝🎡🌎

Workshops, field trips, plenaries & more: www.urban-wildlife.org/about

#IUWC2025 #UrbanWildlife #UrbanEcology #UrbanEvolution

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In Duluth, a controversial condo proposal brings out both NIMBYs and YIMBYs The Duluth City Council votes Monday on a controversial housing development project. It pits NIMBYs or "Not In My Backyard" opponents against so-called YIMBYs or “Yes In My Backyard,” who advocate…

Cities evolve. Duluth's Woodland neighborhood itself emerged only after the 1890s streetcar line—a mere blink compared to centuries-old European cities. Embracing change, including condos, is key to sustainable communities. #ZoningReform #UrbanEvolution

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They Know Who You Are: How City Animals Recognize People - Life in the City Urban wildlife knows more about us than we think. Birds and mammals are able to read our behaviour and recognize individual humans.

Does it ever seem like your neighborhood birds & squirrels recognize you? They probably do! Jitte van Leeuwen explains how & why animals learn to recognize humans in order to thrive in the fast-paced city
urbanevolution-litc.com/2025/05/15/t...
#urbanecology #urbanevolution

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Relaxing Chipmunks in Urban Areas - Life in the City The eastern chipmunk is well adapted to the urban environment. They spend less time foraging and their reproductive succes is better.

Lisa de Haas tells us about a charismatic #urbanwildlife from North America: the chipmunk. Learn more about how the chipmunk is adapting to city life by taking it easy! urbanevolution-litc.com/2025/04/17/r... #UrbanEcology #UrbanEvolution #urbanmammals

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📰 DTLA is blossoming. 🌸

💬 DTLA's transformation is met with mixed feelings—some love the growth, others pine for the old charm. 🌿🌆 #UrbanEvolution

https://www.reddit.com/r/LosAngeles/comments/1jv9lwp

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How the Rose-Ringed Parakeet Conquered the Western World - Life in the City “Dad, what are those birds? I’ve never seen them before” I remember asking my dad when I was younger. We were outside having a barbecue and for the first time, I noticed several green birds flying ove...

Rose-ringed parakeets have become common in urban areas throughout Europe in the past 15 years. Thomas Griep explains why these beautiful birds are so successful in #urban ecosystems

urbanevolution-litc.com/2025/04/04/h...

#urbanecology #urbanevolution

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How Does Urban Development Affect Soil Microbial Community? - Life in the City Microorganisms are essential members of soil ecosystems, and they form complex, interactive networks [4] including communications and interactions with each other that are similar to human communities...

How are soil microbes affected by urbanization? Ao Mo tells us about how key urban impacts affect the diversity of these important components of ecosystems

urbanevolution-litc.com/2025/04/04/h...

#urbanecology #urbanevolution

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In the city, anyone can be a naturalist-explorer By opening their eyes and hearts to the many distinctive – but overlooked – urban habitats, city dwellers can reconnect with nature, says Menno Schilthuizen

Ooh, I love the artwork (by Simone Rotella) for my piece based on my new @mitpress.bsky.social book The Urban Naturalist in @newscientist.com today!

(paywall)

#UrbanEvolution #urbanexploration #urbanecosystem #UrbanEcology #communityscience

www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...

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Motorists may be driving the evolution of black squirrels in cities Grey squirrels can actually come in black morphs, which are doing well in one US city because they're less likely to become roadkill

Motorists may be driving the evolution of black squirrels in cities #Science #Biology #EvolutionaryBiology #BlackSquirrels #UrbanEvolution #WildlifeAdaptation

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Congratulations Lindsay and coauthors! #nativeplants #urbanevolution

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No detectable effect of urbanization on genetic drift or gene flow in specialist herbivorous insects of milkweed Urbanization is hypothesized to isolate populations and restrict dispersal, leading to reduced genetic diversity and increased genetic differentiation. We tested this hypothesis in specialist herbivor...

Excited to share our latest #urbanevolution paper led by former #postdoc Dr. Lindsay Miles & @ecarlen.bsky.social, along with undergrad Zain Nassrulah and @urbanevol.bsky.social #evolbiol #urbanecology 🌎 journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... 1/3

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