#SomeGoodNews: While Humans Stay Indoors, Animals Take Over Empty Streets

Complete lockdown amid COVID-19 is proving to be beneficial for the planet in a big way. From improvement in air quality to the healing of the ozone layer, and to cleaner sky and rivers — now the otherwise crowded cities have become safe for animals to roam freely in the absence of humans who are currently quarantined. By Tanvi Jain 

1. Mumbai

A dozen peacocks paid a visit at the Khareghat Parsi Colony in Tardeo, Mumbai, recently. These peacocks which are believed to have wandered into the main city from the nearby Doongerwadi Forest were seen spreading their beautiful feathers, and even put up a dance show. 

2. Wales 

Last week, a herd of goats were seen roaming on the deserted streets of Llandudno town of Wales, believed to have wandered from the nearby Great Orme headland. Soon the pictures and videos of this rare site took over social media. 

3. London 

Recently, the residents of Harold Hill in East London, England, were shocked at an unusual occurrence of a herd of fallow deer. The species was believed to have strolled into the city from the nearby Dagnam Park. 

4. Brazil 

 

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As many as 100 critically endangered sea turtles hatched on a beach in Brazil‘s Paulista municipality, north of Pernambuco. The turtles who for years have been victims to poaching, over-tourism, and fishing, finally got a chance to hatch peacefully without any human intervention. 

5. Chile 

 

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The Chilean capital of Santiago located mostly near the wild peaks of Andes Mountains recently spotted two wild pumas running on the streets. However, both were later captured and released back into the wild. 

6. Japan 

 

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A local channel recently released a video from Nara city of Japan, showing a herd of resident deer ditching their usual habitat and roaming freely in the city. The absence of tourists converted the city roads into a playground for the species. 

7. California 

 

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With no more sunbathing crowd to disturb the fauna, squirrels were seen chilling at parks along Santa Monica Beach. The species is otherwise spotted only on trees, looking for ways to nab food from picnics.  

8. Paris 

 

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A group of ducks were recently seen taking a walk near the Comédie Française theatre of Paris. Many wild pigs have also been seen strolling on the city’s empty streets earlier.  

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