I think this is dependent on where you live. If you're near a city-center or urban area at all, I believe you're right. With development being what it is, I believe you absolutely would see fewer animals in that setting.

In my rural area, though, there are much more animals, of a much varied type than ever before. I saw a badger this year for the first time, ever. I think this is partially because of conservation efforts actually working, and partially because animals are being displaced by humans/climate change now.

We have armadillos now, too. Midwest Illinois/Iowa area. We should not have armadillos.