Wildlife is declining across the globe. But environmental historian Dr. Peter Alagona says a whole new ecosystem is developing as wild animals move into urban areas. In this episode of Watching America, Algona shares research from his new book, “The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities.” Is interspecies coexistence possible in the concrete jungle? Listen to hear a surprising and insightful perspective.

Peter Alagona is an environmental historian, conservation scientist, nature-culture geographer, and professor of Environmental Studies at UC Santa Barbara.