1) How is land conserved in New York City? What are the factors that conservationists and ecologists take into consideration when deciding what plots of land to conserve? Is it based largely on the biodiversity of the land? What species are more likely to be protected?
2) With the recent sightings of coyotes in New York City, why are coyotes settling in certain areas in NYC and not others. Is the probability of coyotes migrating to other densely populated parts of NYC high or low? How long will it take for coyotes to become an integral part of its new ecosystem ?
3) What types of diseases do invasive species bring with them? Or do the species get diseases after coming into a new ecosystem? Do these diseases pose a threat to animals, humans or both?
