From otters to cockatoos to foxes, wild creatures are invading the world’s cities

The London Wildlife Trust estimates that there are now 10,000 foxes in London. Photo: AFP

No one bats an eyelid at the sight of animals such as rats and pigeons in the city. But the presence of foxes, raccoons, otters and cockatoos is much more surprising. And these species are increasingly invading the urban space.

Otters have plenty of appeal with their cute faces and soft brown fur. But not everyone is a fan of these mammals in Singapore, where their population has more than doubled since 2019, according to The Guardian.