Due to the novel coronavirus, many countries around the world are put into lockdown.
Airports, mosques, restaurants, and many other venues have been closed. People are advised to stay at home, practise social distancing and avoid gatherings on any coast. This pandemic appeared to be a human tragedy that caused a huge health crisis and economic turmoil.
However, amidst this chaos, Mother Nature seemed to strive. It reclaimed its space back from humans. With airline fleets closed, car travel reduced and business and industry grinding to a halt, global emissions dropped a considerate amount. In the EU alone, emissions have fallen 58% on pre-crisis levels, while satellite data shows similar signs for levels of nitrogen dioxide, especially over China. The pandemic also forced governments across the world to “hit the ‘pause’ button, making it a great time for nations to re-evaluate their priorities and consider the long-term future of the planet”.
With humans forced to stay home because of the lockdown, various animals are taking back control and are roaming around empty cities. There have been multiple sightings of Coyotes in Chicago, Jaguars in Tulum, Kangaroos in downtown Adelaide and even Dolphins in Venice.
