Our Wild Familiars From Dan Werb Nature Is Regaining Control Of Our World

Animals evolved and flourished in nature for millions of years.  In a fraction of that time they have adapted to urban settings in ways that epidemiologists are still puzzling out.  How have our cities changed animals forever – and what can we learn from the paths they’ve taken to coexist with us?     Award winning writer and epidemiologist Dan Werb shines a fascinating light on the wild creatures who thrive in metropolises in the new book, OUR WILD FAMILIARS: How Animals Are Adapting to Cities and Reshaping the Natural World.  Known as synanthropes, animals such as rats, bats, pigeons, raccoons, and octopi have turned urban areas into increasingly bizarre homes and ecosystems.  Even plants like kelp have created new niches for themselves in polluted waterways.  Werb reveals how these animals/plants have adapted, become changed by everything from pizza to commuters, and what we can learn from the synanthropes who populate our streets, alleys, skyscrapers, subways, and homes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.