雅思听力

🎧 Listening Transcript

In today's lecture, we'll discuss the impact of urbanization on local wildlife. A study in Melbourne found that while some species, like possums, adapt well to city life, others, such as certain bird species, decline sharply. The key factor is the availability of native vegetation. Areas with more parks and gardens support a richer diversity. However, the study also noted that noise pollution drives away some insects, which indirectly affects birds that rely on them. Interestingly, the researchers discovered that nocturnal animals thrive because street lights extend their hunting time.