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WILD ANIMALS LIVING IN OUR CONCRETE JUNGLES GREY-HEADED FLYING FOXES IN ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA

These megabats set up a permanent base in the Adelaide region less than a decade ago, driven mainly by a lack of food and climate change. Monitoring suggests there are 22,000 individuals who take advantage of the year-round water and food supplies.

During the day, they hang upside down in trees, congregating in communal camps for protection against predators.

A spectacular event occurs during heatwaves, when the bats dip their bellies in the River Torrens, collecting water to quench their thirst.

GREAT CRESTED NEWTS IN MANCHESTER

Also known as the warty newt, this pond-dwelling amphibian isn’t exactly cute and cuddly. But it is in need of protection.

The largest of Britain’s three native newt species is suffering a slow decline, although large numbers can be found breeding in ponds around Manchester. Although measuring about 16cm they’ve had a big impact: runways, coal mines and railway links have been delayed, denied or adapted due to their presence.

LONG-EARED OWLS IN KIKINDA, SERBIA The northern Serbian town of Kikinda, near the Romanian border, is a well known birdwatching location, famous for having the world’s largest roosting population of long-eared owls. In winter, when the birds arrive, trees can be covered with up to 150 birds, creating a pleasing hung parliament from early November until March.

The orange-eyed avians are attracted to nearby farms where food is plentiful. After feasting, the owls head into town, where buildings provide shelter and trees serve as a safe place to breed.

Cities: Nature’s New Wild continues on BBC2 at 9pm tomorrow.

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