Wildlife in Night City

Animals are a rare sight in Night City, but it wasn't always like that. Once upon a time you could hear the cries of seagulls at the marina, swat your way through swarms of flies at the bazaar, and best of all – step in dog shit at the park. Everything changed in the second half of the 21st century, when the city was brought to a standstill by animal-borne diseases. In 2051 – seven thousand victims. 2059: ten thousand. 2061: twelve thousand. The panicked city council decided to eliminate all birds in the city, while exterminators started using military equipment for traps and fumigation. Personal pets could be kept, though owners were saddled with huge tax bills.