Tens of millions of Americans live in urban areas that might be described as concrete jungles, largely devoid of nonhuman life. Sure, there's probably a nicely manicured oak tree on the street corner and your apartment building may be overrun by roaches, but when was the last time you truly connected with nature? Let me guess: your childhood? There's nothing wrong with city living. Who doesn't crave the hustle and bustle, packed with culture, cuisine, concerts and endless options for everything and anything under the sun? After all, we are a social species. But this fast-paced lifestyle robs us of a fundamental aspect of our humanity: an existence amongst animals. That's probably why at the...
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