From cattle roaming about Fort Worth to bunnies bouncing along the streets of Boston, the residents of many US cities share their space with some extraordinary creatures. For visitors, a close (and often free) encounter with native animals is a big bonus on any US adventure. So whether you’re passing through on a road trip or having a dedicated city break, here's how you can get back to nature at the same time.

Click through this gallery to see the extraordinary animals hiding out in America's biggest cities...