Cities concentrate and amplify how humans affect nature. Biologist and conservationist Wenfei Tong reflects on how birds offer a way for people to connect with and care for nature in cities.
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Tong, W. The avian dimension. Nat Cities 3, 109 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44284-026-00392-5
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