True stories of animals in the city.

The rise of prison pups

How a non-profit organization and seven prisons around Boston are working to train service dogs and rehabilitate prisoners

By jordan Erb

Microplastics: A macro problem

The pervasiveness of single-use plastic has surfaced concerns about their harmful impact on marine life

By Samantha Rose

Shelter workers’ hidden struggles

Animal shelter and rescue workers often experiece emotional exhaustion and stress that can lead to depression or even suicide

By Sofiya Kryvych

The fight against rats

When the night comes, a stranger might think the entire city falls asleep, but Bostonians know this is the most dangerous time.

By Bowen Wang

Bats in the attic

A bug or your best bud?

By Sophia Sabaten

Pupparazzi

Inside the world of Instagram's most famous dogs...and why they even exist at all

By Jenna Ciccotelli

Food for thought

How the farm-to-table movement made it into Northeastern’s dining halls

By Julia Horneck

Bears in the city

The population of black bears in Massachusetts has grown rapidly in recent decades. Now, they are moving towards cities.

By Leiqi Huang

Wildlife crossing

Our challenging relationship with animals in urban areas

By Alena Parunina

The Pup-fluencer

The life of an Instagram famous dog in Boston

By Avantika Panda

The Best Pizza Doesn't Always Come From a Kitchen

The ultimate human-AI collaboration pizza recipe

By Quan Chen
WILD BOSTON! was written, designed, and produced by students of the Journalism School at Northeastern University. © 2019