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How to Become an Urban Naturalist

How to Become an Urban Naturalist

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Finding Wondrous Wildlife Amid the Concrete Jungle

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Wild NYC author Ryan Mandelbaum takes host Rachel Feltman through
New York City’s Prospect Park to find urban wildlife. They explore
the city’s many birds, surprising salamanders and unexpected urban
oases. Plus, they discuss what the rules of engagement with
wildlife are and how you can find wildlife in your own urban or
suburban environment. Recommended reading: Read Wild NYC:
Experience the Amazing Nature in and around New York City, which is
out now. Listen to our episode on protecting wildlife wherever you
are. E-mail us at sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any
questions, comments or ideas for stories we should cover! Discover
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Quickly is produced by Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi, Kelso Harper,
Naeem Amarsy and Jeff DelViscio. This episode was hosted by Rachel
Feltman. Our show is edited by Alex Sugiura with fact-checking by
Shayna Posses and Aaron Shattuck. The theme music was composed by
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