About this episode
The episode explores the possibility of discovering a new species in New York City.
Around 90% of life on Earth is unknown. Can Benji find a new species in his backyard? Guests: Benji Jones, Vox senior correspondent, and the NYC species project. For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscripts For more, go to vox.com/unexplainable And please email us! unexplainable@vox.com We read every email. Support Unexplainable (and get ad-free episodes) by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/members Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Benji Jones
Topics covered
- new species
- biodiversity
- urban wildlife
- exploration
- science
Keywords
- species
- New York
- biodiversity
- exploration
- urban wildlife
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Vox, NYC species project
Places: New York
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