Overview

• Urban rewilding focuses on reintroducing animal species into city environments to restore ecosystems and enhance biodiversity.
• Recent successes include the return of beavers to London, platypuses to Sydney, and hornbills to Singapore, showcasing the potential of urban rewilding strategies.
• Research reveals that most urban restoration efforts prioritize vegetation, neglecting animal reintroduction, which is essential for complete ecosystem recovery.
• Effective urban rewilding requires careful species selection, habitat enhancement, and community engagement to ensure ecological and social sustainability.
• Studies highlight the human benefits of urban rewilding, such as improved mental health, increased connection to nature, and enhanced community cohesion.