Our Wild Familiars

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 20, 2026 at 10:27 AM EDT

Dr. Dan Werb joins in to share his work.

How are animals adapting to our cities and reshaping the natural world? The author of Our Wild Familiars, Dr. Dan Werb, talks about the biodiversity, the luxury effect, and more.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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