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evoecolab.bsky.social
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
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
litc-urbanevo.bsky.social
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
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…
urbanevolution-litc.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
nicolasbekka.bsky.social
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
Blue tit held for a scientific survey on colouration. Vivid blue crown, yellow breast, forest background
October 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
canvulive.bsky.social
🚀 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
October 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
glassalmanac.bsky.social
🚗💸 In Singapore, the price of a car has skyrocketed into the realm of luxury, making even a rusty old clunker a status symbol. Is this the future of urban living? What does this mean for aspiring drivers? #UrbanEvolution #CarCraze
In Singapore, owning even a junk car is now considered a luxury
In most cities, a beat-up hatchback is just a way to get from A to B. In Singapore, even an old runabout signals serious spending power—because…
glassalmanac.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
couplingdmi.bsky.social
#fieldwork Again in ports to sample dock mussels that stayed encaged after reciprocal transplants. #MusselsAreCool #UrbanEvolution #MarEvol #PopGen
September 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
emilyablackwell.bsky.social
Really enjoyed this post on @litc-urbanevo.bsky.social this week. Very cool to learn about the history and uncertain future of this staple of urban street trees! urbanevolution-litc.com/2025/08/26/b...
Beyond the Shade: The Growing Disadvantages of the London Plane
When I was younger, I remember thinking to myself: “This tree is losing its skin, is it dying?” I believe I can’t be the only child that thought this when first looking at a London plane. Little di…
urbanevolution-litc.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
elaphrornis.bsky.social
"Do you have London planes in your neighborhood? Learn about this common urban street tree in a new post by Thomas Griep". (Re-posting from @litc-urbanevo.bsky.social on another platform)
urbanevolution-litc.com/2025/08/26/b...
Beyond the Shade: The Growing Disadvantages of the London Plane
When I was younger, I remember thinking to myself: “This tree is losing its skin, is it dying?” I believe I can’t be the only child that thought this when first looking at a London plane. Little di…
urbanevolution-litc.com
August 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
evoecolab.bsky.social
"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
August 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
evoecolab.bsky.social
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/... 🌎 🏙️ ☘️
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...
nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
August 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
urbaneducators.bsky.social
The transformation of Times Square in New York City through the decades💥

#TimesSquare #NYCThroughTime #UrbanEvolution #HistoricNYC #CityThatNeverSleeps
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July 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
proseandpassion.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
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
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.
www.eurekalert.org
June 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
myrmarachne.bsky.social
🐟 ¿La urbanización está acelerando la evolución de los peces? En entornos urbanos estos peces, típicos de los arroyos de Norteamérica, desarrollan cuerpos más robustos y un crecimiento más rápido que sus parientes en zonas rurales.
urbanevolution-litc.com/2025/06/12/t...
The Evolution of Creek Chubs: How Urbanization is Shaping Freshwater Species
Urbanization strongly affects freshwater streams, because they are sensitive to land use due to their topographical location. The increase in discharge that occurs after rainfall is one of the most…
urbanevolution-litc.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:23 AM
couplingdmi.bsky.social
Field work in muddy ports 🤩 #MusselsAreCool #UrbanEvolution #DockEvol #MarEvol
May 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
lflory.bsky.social
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
May 26, 2025 at 6:54 AM
lflory.bsky.social
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.
May 26, 2025 at 6:52 AM
tws-uwwg.bsky.social
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
IUWC 2025 — International Urban Wildlife Conference
www.urban-wildlife.org
May 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
litc-urbanevo.bsky.social
The single-striped grass mouse can be found near cities, but our nighttime lights have negative impacts on this understudied grassland mammal from Africa. Floor Didden tells us about a recent study urbanevolution-litc.com/2025/05/18/a...
#urbanecology #urbanmammals
Artificial light at night may make African mouse species vulnerable - Life in the City
When thinking about a city at night, chances are that you include some twinkling streetlights in your mental image. Billboards, streetlamps, and neon signs are no novel presence to city dwellers. Thes...
urbanevolution-litc.com
May 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
litc-urbanevo.bsky.social
The tiny plant Draba verna grows out of cracks in sidewalks & roads. Nils tells us more about this resilient #urbanplant & invites us to appreciate the beauty growing between the pavement cracks more often
urbanevolution-litc.com/2025/05/16/u...
#urbanecology #urbanobservation
Urban acts of defiance: Tiny flowers thriving in concrete jungles - Life in the City
The harsh, brutal urban environment is increasing. In Europe, the Netherlands ranks as one of the countries with the lowest forest cover (10%), with wooden forests being replaced by concrete jungles. ...
urbanevolution-litc.com
May 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
mkingsella.upforgrowth.org
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

Read more:
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…
link.upforgrowth.org
May 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
litc-urbanevo.bsky.social
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
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.
urbanevolution-litc.com
May 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
elaphrornis.bsky.social
Hidden Biodiversity: #Lichens in the city
@litc-urbanevo.bsky.social
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Hidden Biodiversity: Lichens in the city - Life in the City
In urban ecology, a lot of attention has been paid to groups such as birds and trees and how they adapt to life in the human hive, but an often-neglected group are the lichens. These easily overlooked...
urbanevolution-litc.com
April 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
litc-urbanevo.bsky.social
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
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.
urbanevolution-litc.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
r-losangeles.bsky.social
📰 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
April 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
elaphrornis.bsky.social
How the Rose-ringed Parakeet Conquered the Western World
urbanevolution-litc.com/2025/04/04/h...
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...
urbanevolution-litc.com
April 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM