... WILD ANIMALS in the City An Expository Text by Gerard Mahoney Wild Animals in the City Many wild animals live in the city Wild animals need air, water, food, and shelter Some animals can find ... during the day They find shelter in a city park’s trees 14 15 More Wild Animals Wild animals live all over the city Squirrels, hawks, raccoons, bats, alligators, and owls are only a few of the wild ... out at night They look for food in city trash cans During the day, they find shelter Raccoons make dens under rock piles, and they find shelter in attics or in chimneys Bats Bats go inside and...