Top 10 most wildlife-friendly cities in the USA

When it comes to the most wildlife-friendly cities in the USA, Austin grabs the top spot, according to a top 10 ranking of cities with the strongest commitment to wildlife in the USA.

The National Wildlife Federation determined the top 10 cities for wildlife in the USA based on three factors that are important to sustaining wildlife: The percentage of park land in each city, action to create wildlife habitat and schools' adoption of outdoor learning.

The rankings were released as part of the NWF's National Wildlife Week.

Top 10 cities for wildlife:

1. Austin

2. Portland, Ore.

3. Atlanta

4. Baltimore

5. Washington, D.C.

6. Seattle

7. Albuquerque

8. Indianapolis

9. Charlotte

10. New York City

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