Bibliograph

Secret life of the city, how nature thrives in the urban wild, Hanna Bjørgaas ; translated by Matt Bagguley

Type

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Secret life of the city, how nature thrives in the urban wild, Hanna Bjørgaas ; translated by Matt Bagguley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-257)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Secret life of the city

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1337142568

Responsibility statement

Hanna Bjørgaas ; translated by Matt Bagguley

Sub title

how nature thrives in the urban wild

Summary

"Discover who's living in your own backyard. More than half of all humans now live in cities, with a mixture of plants, animals, and fungi that have never been together before. Yet not only do few of us see and appreciate these creatures, we often try to eradicate them. What if understanding urban species could help preserve our connection to nature? Secret Life of the City introduces us to corvids, songbirds, ants, pigeons, bats, sparrows, lichens, and linden trees--and the experts who study their surprising abilities to survive, and thrive, in urban spaces. Blending science and story, this fascinating book invites us to pay attention to the sights, sounds, and smells all around us"--, Back cover

Table Of Contents

An old acquaintance -- The urbanite's reflection -- The night singer -- The war on ants -- The seagull paradox -- The ghosts of the city -- Stories from the underground -- Marvels of the darkness -- The written language of the city -- The near and the dear

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