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Wild Metropolis

Commuters

In a modern migration, animals travel in and out of cities to find food and shelter or to start a family. See if the secret to success in a fast-changing world is commuting.

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A large group of otters strut down a walkway in the city. | "Wild Metropolis: Residents"

A large group of otters strut down a walkway in the city. | "Wild Metropolis: Residents"

Wild Metropolis

Residents

From pythons in Bangkok to otters in Singapore, cities may seem unlikely havens for wildlife, but for animals able to adapt, the urban world is filled with opportunity.