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  • He considers crows “synanthropes,” sophisticated urbanites who have so seamlessly adapted to human cityscapes that they own it just as much as we do.

    Birdology Sy Montgomery 2010

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  • Animals that have specifically adapted to the human environment, such as rats, squirrels, pigeons, etc.

    December 15, 2008