How Does Wildlife Adapt to Urban Environments?
A talk by Dr Philip Baker hosted by Wild Chiswick
Dr Philip Baker. Picture: The Mammal Society
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November 10, 2024
A talk hosted by local environmental group Wild Chiswick will be looking at how wild animals cope in built up areas.
The speaker, Dr Philip Baker, who lectures in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology at Reading University, will give a lecture titled How Does Wildlife Adapt to Urban Environment? Genetic, behavioural trait advantage, or just smart?
Dr Baker is well known for his fox and hedgehog research as part of his work covering urban ecology, mammal diversity, behaviour and conservation. He is a member of the scientific advisory panel for The Mammal Society.
Studying wildlife behaviours in an urban environment is an interesting yet complex field of study. Dr Baker will share how some animals are adapting to cope with increased human presence and structural changes to habitats. He will explain research and theories behind some species surviving better than others, and he will share some interesting questions he feels remain to be answered.
The event takes place from 7pm to – 8.30pm on Wednesday 13 November at St. Michael’s Church on Elmwood Road (W4 3DZ).
Entry is £5 payable at the door with children aged 12 and under going free if accompanied by an adult. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.
If you wish to attend register via an email to events@wildchiswick.com.
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