Wildlife At Kendall Campus Provides A Respite From Everyday Stresses

Kendall Campus is a 185-acre hub for academics and wildlife. Beyond its classrooms and bustling student life, the campus is home to a variety of animals that have made its greenery and lakes their sanctuary.  

Among the most beloved creatures at Kendall Campus are the cats. The nimble felines roam freely, often lounging in the shadows. They find comfortable on-campus spaces and lap up the gentle pets that students, faculty and staff provide for them as they destress. 

The campus is also home to the rotund muscovy ducks who can be seen waddling along walkways or swimming in the lakes near the 2000 and 3000 buildings alongside the turtles. 

Other wildlife include the slinky green iguanas, who blend seamlessly into the greenery, occasionally basking on the shores of the bodies of water on campus before scurrying into the brush. 

Overhead, turkey vultures and tricolored and green herons fill the air. Raccoons and squirrels lurk near the campus’ surrounding wooded areas, sometimes venturing out near trash bins. 

So next time you are stretching your legs on campus, enjoy the wildlife that shares our space. 

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