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The Urban Jungle

Season 1 Episode 5 | 54m 41s

In "The Urban Jungle," Shane explores the modern city: an ecosystem built by, for us. He encounters three species thriving in the city, reckons with our complex urban history, and envisions a new and wilder urban future.

Aired: 08/01/23 | Expires: 04/09/25
Extras
Watch the rise of a productive crop that has managed to replace itself, but at what cost?
The cultural and resource costs for manicured lawns and golf courses are quite shocking.
Observe the rich diversity of dog breeds, shaped by genes and human intervention.
Expose Asian carp for disrupting native fish species and shrinking their populations.
Examine city-dwelling anoles with remarkable evolutionary changes.
Learn how millions of years of deposits shaped the events of Black American history.
What happens when frogs become indispensable?
When it comes to NYC, the rat is the undisputed king!
Cats have been winning the hearts of humans for years....but can devastate ecosystems.
Green spaces aren't just an afterthought here - they're mandatory!
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