I have been reflecting on some of my neighbors’ current “must get rid of pests” attitudes toward the local wildlife in my neighborhood. While many of my fellow neighbors claim to enjoy the natural scenery in our community, many of them complain about the appearance of wildlife on their properties. This leads to some thought-provoking questions. When my neighbors choose to live in the suburbs because they want to be close to nature and enjoy nature right in their own backyards, why do they have problems with those wild creatures who are part of this natural environment on their outdoor properties? Why do we have problems sharing the outdoor lands with those living here before we move in? Why do we resist the idea of coexistence with our backyard wildlife? Is it simply lack of readily information regarding their practices, such as the dangerous of rat poisons in our environment?
These questions are the foundation of this project. While I agree that sometimes, these local wild animals can create some property damages, I still cannot help but wonder why can’t we live together? What are the reasons behind it? Is it really simply the lack of understanding? Or is there more?