{"id":75503,"date":"2020-05-21T07:49:24","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T12:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=75503"},"modified":"2020-07-06T09:57:33","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T14:57:33","slug":"10-ways-nature-is-healing-while-humans-stay-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/10-ways-nature-is-healing-while-humans-stay-home\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways Nature is Healing While Humans Stay Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s hard not to be a little bummed out right now. We\u2019re heading into summer, but with the pandemic keeping us from doing a lot of our favorite things, we might need a reminder every now and then that things aren\u2019t all bad. Luckily, our animal friends in the wild seem to be having a pretty good time \u2014 here are 10 examples of how Mother Nature is furry, feathery, and thriving in the time of COVID-19.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unilad.co.uk\/animals\/incredible-scene-as-deer-enjoy-blossoms-in-japans-quiet-nara-park\/?fbclid=IwAR2Wr5BT5HNy8Qh0wSYxArJT-GNueIO0bTA-JSWTMaOd4wL6saYLKE-8JtU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75504 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_449331229-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_449331229-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_449331229-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_449331229-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_449331229-1-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_449331229-1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_449331229-1-842x474.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_449331229-1-406x228.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_449331229-1-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unilad.co.uk\/animals\/incredible-scene-as-deer-enjoy-blossoms-in-japans-quiet-nara-park\/?fbclid=IwAR2Wr5BT5HNy8Qh0wSYxArJT-GNueIO0bTA-JSWTMaOd4wL6saYLKE-8JtU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deer visiting Nara Park<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>A group of Sika deer were spotted enjoying the cherry blossoms of Nara Park, near Osaka. In the absence of the crush of tourists that usually populate the area, the deer were able to have a leisurely, quiet visit.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Thailand sees rise in baby leatherback turtles amid coronavirus restrictions\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/afPCiWo14uw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-health-coronavirus-thailand-turtles\/deserted-thai-beaches-lure-rare-turtles-to-build-most-nests-in-20-years-idUSKBN22207G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Large numbers of leatherback turtles hatching in Thailand<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The greatest of number of leatherback turtles in several years has been able to hatch on beaches in Thailand \u2014 because the beaches are empty during the pandemic, the baby turtles have been met with none of the human interference they might normally face.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"India&#039;s COVID-19 lockdown has drastically decreased air pollution levels | ABC News\" width=\"1278\" height=\"959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iaBADzC2xoU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/india-air-pollution-drops-coronavirus-lockdowns.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Air pollution dropping in Northern India<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>In the wake of the coronavirus lockdown, NASA satellites have recently recorded lower aerosol level over northern India \u2014 the lowest in over two decades, in fact.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seagulls, Pelicans Take Over Peruvian Beach, Amid Coronavirus Lockdown\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ke4EGWxZu0I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfnews.com\/photos\/news\/photos-birds-invade-peru-beach-emptied-by-covid-19-outbreak-1.1585727517583?slide=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Birds taking over a beach in Peru<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>While humans in Peru may be restricted from visiting Agua Dulce beach in Lima, Peru, seabirds are having a wonderful time and gathering in great numbers along the shore.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lions sleep on busy road in Kruger National Park\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6idNeaLb_lo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/lions-nap-road-wild-dogs-golf-course-south-africa-lockdown-1498481\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lions napping in the road in South Africa<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>These big cats have been expanding their territory to take advantage of the lack of crowds and noise, and taking to the open road during nap time.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Study: Global Carbon Emissions Drop 17% Amid Pandemic\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fd6Po4s0eDk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/health\/2020\/05\/19\/coronavirus-has-caused-whopping-17-drop-global-carbon-emissions\/5219885002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global carbon emissions dropping<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Aside from visible changes in high-pollution hotspots, the world overall has experienced a 17% drop in carbon emissions as a result of coronavirus lockdowns.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ganges river Dolphins spotted in Meerut, watch viral video\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J5V2ju9xqzo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/travel\/things-to-do\/lockdown-effect-gangetic-dolphins-spotted-at-kolkata-ghats-after-30-years\/as75375783.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dolphins returning to the Ganges River<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>In the absence of usually-high levels of pollution in the water, the Ganges Dolphin appears to have returned to the Ganges River after a hiatus of 30 years or so.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How noise pollution is ruining your hearing\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z4Da0kuYnMI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/coronavirus-lockdown-gives-animals-rare-break-from-noise-pollution\/a-53106214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Noise pollution decreasing<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Not only is the air getting cleaner to breathe, but our daily noise exposure is lessening. Less noise helps birds to communicate better, keeps stress hormones in marine life lower, and generally allows animals to survive with greater ease.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/killer-whales-indian-arm-1.5513870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75512 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1081479503-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1081479503-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1081479503-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1081479503-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1081479503-1-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1081479503-1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1081479503-1-842x474.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1081479503-1-406x228.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/shutterstock_1081479503-1-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/killer-whales-indian-arm-1.5513870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orca whales venturing into Indian Arm<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Seemingly encouraged by the decrease in industrial activity in the area, a pod of orcas was spotted swimming further than usual into an area known as the Indian Arm, near Vancouver.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Life in Lockdown l Himalayas Edition\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nt4hOmPy7OU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/himalayas-seen-from-india-pollution-drop-coronavirus-lockdown-2020-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Himalayas becoming visible<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>India\u2019s air pollution has decreased to the point that residents of Punjab have recently been able to clearly see the Himalayas for the first time in about three decades.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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