Whether you believe nature is 'sending us a message' or not, the results of self-isolation and quarantine have been noticeably beneficial to the environment. With the pandemic amongst us it is easy to get overwhelmed with saddening statistics that can consume our thoughts. Here I offer you the sliver of good news that has come among those that are following the #stayhome order. Our distance has caused a decrease in our global carbon footprint and space for animals to take back some of the earth we have left our mark on. Here are the animals taking over cites while we stay at home.
Deer In Japan
Local deer of Japan have been out and about exploring as street activity dwindles.
Malbar Spotted Civit in Chandigarh
Spotted Malabar civet... A critically endangered mammal not seen until 1990 resurfaces for the first time in calicu… https://t.co/kO38Xwz2Qn— Dón Grieshnak (@Dón Grieshnak) 1585207758.0
This beautiful endangered animal walks down empty Indian streets
Fish in Venice
The canals of Venice are clear and fish and ducks are taking up the waterways instead of boats.
Boars in Barcelona
Wild boar trot through the empty streets in Barcelona, a city not typically known for its pig population.
Lambs in Preston
Lambs play on an abandoned playground in this city in England.
Peacocks in Dubai
Peacocks are strolling past closed shops in United Arab Emirates
Deer in Trincomalee
Wild deer roam by closed shops in the Sri Lankan city during their nationwide shutdown.
Cows in Delhi
Cows have been sprawling across roadways since the nationwide lockdown in typically crowded India.
Ducks in Paris
A surprised woman watches a couple ducks crossing Paris' Rue Des Sevres.
Niglai in Noida
नोएडा: जीआईपी मॉल के पास नीलगाय। https://t.co/IsP3K39Cwf— Shafaque Ibrahim (@Shafaque Ibrahim) 1585292612.0
This kind of antelope walks through deserted streets in this Indian city.
Pumas in Santiago
Pumas have ventured through the less crowded streets of Chile in source of food.
Deer in London
Deer graze through the Harold Hill neighborhoods in East London.
Turkeys in Oakland
Spotted on the playground at the elementary school next door, which has been closed for several days ... wild turke… https://t.co/hMcW6LULy4— Charlotte Simmonds (@Charlotte Simmonds) 1584745768.0
Turkeys gobble in the West Oakland neighborhood of California.
Mountain Lions in Boulder
Mountain lions patrol empty Colorado neighborhood lawns.
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