When people think of New York City, they thing of soaring skyscrapers, the bright lights of Broadway, and the global impact of the Financial District. But the concrete jungle plays host to dozens of complex ecosystems— Mighty freshwater rivers, venerable old growth forests, thriving estuaries, and rolling grasslands.

The disastrous effects of climate change and urbanization are felt more keenly every day, yet more than 600 species of wildly continue to make their home in the heart of America’s largest city. Their ability to survive is more than a testament to their resilience— its a reflection of the future and our own.