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A review by ty_reads
Darwin Comes to Town by Menno Schilthuizen
3.0
Interesting books showcasing several intriguing case studies of animal and plant adaptations to the urban landscape.
However, I feel as though the author oversteps and assumes a lot in his arguments throughout as he builds the case for urban evolution.
His advocacy on behalf of invasive species in cities felt egregious, especially considering his stance on how frequently urban evolution occurs. These plants and animals can have even further impacts on parts of fragmented habitat within, surrounding, and eventually further on from cities.
His aversion to corridors seems purely because he likes the way animals adapt to city life.
All of this said, I think it’s worth the read to learn about the lesser known impacts of urban landscapes on flora and fauna.
However, I feel as though the author oversteps and assumes a lot in his arguments throughout as he builds the case for urban evolution.
His advocacy on behalf of invasive species in cities felt egregious, especially considering his stance on how frequently urban evolution occurs. These plants and animals can have even further impacts on parts of fragmented habitat within, surrounding, and eventually further on from cities.
His aversion to corridors seems purely because he likes the way animals adapt to city life.
All of this said, I think it’s worth the read to learn about the lesser known impacts of urban landscapes on flora and fauna.