In today's lecture, we'll discuss the impact of urbanization on local wildlife. A key study in Melbourne found that while some species, like possums, adapt well to city life, others, such as certain ground-nesting birds, decline sharply. The researchers monitored green spaces over five years. Surprisingly, they discovered that the presence of domestic cats was a greater threat than habitat loss. However, the most effective conservation measure was not banning pets, but creating connected corridors of native vegetation between parks. These corridors allowed smaller mammals to move safely, boosting their populations by 30%.
❓ According to the lecture, what was the most effective conservation measure for urban wildlife?
A. A. Banning domestic cats from green spaces
B. B. Creating connected corridors of native vegetation
C. C. Increasing the number of parks in the city
D. D. Focusing on protecting ground-nesting birds only
✅ 正确答案
B. Creating connected corridors of native vegetation