I also have bugs in my backyard, in a 5 million people city. Also saw more foxes while living here than in I ever saw in the countryside.

The world population doubled in those 60 years. People like to eat fish. They also occupy space - many people live in big cities, where wild animals are not commonly expected at the front door.

Insects also need space to breed, which is taken away by farming, roads, buildings and pesticides.