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In a new book, Peter Alagona examines how wild animals returned to urban habitats, and why coexistence is critical

In "The Accidental Ecosystem" Peter Alagona explores how and why America’s cities — once largely barren of natural features — have exploded with wildlife over the past 150 years, even as populations have declined in their traditional habitats..

A new book considers urban wildlife and their place in American cities. "Cities bring together diverse creatures in new ways," says the author.

<p>Algona's book traces the history of land use decisions that inadvertently allowed species, particularly the coyote, to spread across the United States even as the nation became more urbanized.</p>

<p>Algona's book traces the history of land use decisions that inadvertently allowed species, particularly the coyote, to spread across the United States even as the nation became more urbanized.</p>

Scientist and historian Peter Alagona writes about increases in wildlife population in urban areas in The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities.