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How wildlife adapts to urban settings

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Whether raccoons, hawks or coyotes, urban wildlife encounters delight some and make others uneasy. As Iowa cities grow and change, more animals need to adapt to human-built environments, making these encounters more and more common.

On this Talk of Iowa, Iowa State University professor emeritus in natural resource ecology and management Jim Pease joins Charity Nebbe to talk about how people can peacefully coexist with urban creatures and answer listeners' wildlife questions.

Guests:

  • Jim Pease, professor emeritus in natural resource ecology and management, Iowa State University
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.