Bronx River’s Wildlife Comeback | New York City News

In a stunning urban comeback, wildlife researcher RJ Hawkins captured the first official sighting of an American mink in the Bronx River — just weeks after spotting otters, adding to sightings of beavers. This marks a major milestone for the river’s recovery, once a polluted industrial dumping ground, now thriving with native species thanks to decades of community-driven restoration and $30 million in federal investment. The discovery underscores nature’s resilience and proves that even in the heart of the city, biodiversity can flourish when people commit to healing the environment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bcc2147e9bc28e96