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This book explores how cities in the United States, once devoid of wildlife, have unexpectedly become habitats for a variety of wild animals, including large and charismatic species, more than at any time in the past 150 years. It examines the paradox of urban areas—typically seen as artificial and dominated by humans—hosting thriving wildlife while populations decline elsewhere. The author provides a deep historical perspective, analyzing a range of species and urban environments to understand why animals are flourishing in cities. He argues that this phenomenon is largely an unintended consequence of human decisions made for reasons unrelated to wildlife. The narrative encourages readers to rethink the concept of wildness and the dynamics of urban ecosystems, highlighting the importance of diverse, multispecies communities. It addresses the complex relationship between urban wildlife enthusiasts and those who view animals as invasive or safety concerns. Ultimately, the book advocates for a reimagining of interspecies coexistence in shared habitats and promotes policies grounded in justice, humanity, and sustainability.

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This book traces the history of threats to species and habitat in California, from the time of the Gold Rush to the present. The author shows how, over the course of more than a century, scientists and conservationists came to view the fates of endangered species as dependent on the ecological conditions and human activities in the places where those species lived. The story begins with the tale of the state's extinct mascot, the California grizzly, and the conservation movements and laws that followed its disappearance. The second half of the book focuses on four high-profile endangered species: the California condor, the desert tortoise, the San Joaquin kit fox, and the Delta smelt. The author offers an account of how Americans developed a civil system in which imperiled species serve as proxies for broader conflicts about the politics of place. The book concludes that the challenge for conservationists in the twenty-first century will be to expand habitat conservation beyond protected wildlands to build more diverse and sustainable landscapes.

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