“Trash”Animals

Living on Earth

Some species of animals, especially unloved invasive species like pigeons and carp are so reviled they’re regarded as trash. Dave Johnson, co-editor of a new book of essays called , an essay anthology, joins host Steve Curwood to discuss how humans treat their co-inhabitors.

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