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We are not your average researchers. Locked down together during the COVID pandemic- an ecologist, a mathematician and a taxonomist decided to explore the vast biodiversity surrounding us while being restricted to the house. It didn’t take long before we began to wonder how many species of plants and animals we were sharing the space with. So we set to work counting them all.
Our guesses were largely underestimated. Instead of the 200-300 estimated species, we went on to catalog 1,150 species on our inner-city property over the course of a year. It was certainly an extraordinary revelation, to say the least.
From the familiar faces of ibises, brush turkeys, and possums to the rare discoveries of a mosquito, a sandfly, and an invasive flatworm, our journey has been truly astonishing and eye-opening.
We also observed an abundance of infamous pantry foes and discovered a number of native species thriving and interacting in our backyard haven. The plants and animals on our property have coexisted harmoniously, giving us an incredible look into the world of nature right at our doorstep.
What a sight it was! Our yard was teeming with pollinators, ranging from native bees and butterflies to a plethora of other fascinating insects with intriguing lived experiences filled with curious habits and circumstances. To read more about our eye-opening discoveries, click here.
There’s certainly more to our story than just quarantine boredom. Click below to find out even more about the biodiversity we uncovered in our own backyard:
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