Urbanization changes our cities in many ways, especially when it comes to green spaces and wildlife. Let's break it down:

1. Loss of Green Spaces:

   • In cities that grow quickly, we can lose a lot of green areas, sometimes up to 80%!
   • For example, studies show that cities can cut down their green spaces by about 30% every ten years.

2. Effects on Wildlife:

   • When cities spread out, it can break up animal habitats, putting up to 50% of city animals at risk.
   • A report says that urban growth can cause a drop of about 50% in wildlife within just 1 kilometer of built-up areas.

3. Green Space Availability:

   • Most urban areas only have around 10% of their land set aside for parks. This is really important for keeping nature healthy.

All these changes together make it hard for plants and animals to thrive in cities. They hurt our local ecosystems and make it tougher for nature to do its job.