Cities and Wildlife: Frenemies or Friends? (Ep. 35)
From The Shape of the World by Shape of the World Studios
May 29, 2025 · 35 min · Episode 2
About this episode
Biologist Dr. Seth Magle discusses the relationship between cities and native wildlife, revealing that urban areas can support diverse ecosystems.
Biologist Dr. Seth Magle wants to rethink what a city is – and who it’s for. As part of an alliance with 50 cities around the globe, Seth and other wildlife researchers have discovered an overlooked truth: that our large cities teem with interesting native wildlife.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Seth Magle
Topics covered
- urban wildlife
- city planning
- biodiversity
- environmental science
- wildlife research
Keywords
- cities
- wildlife
- biodiversity
- urban ecology
- environment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Shape of the World Studios
Places: 50 cities
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