Darwin In Times Square: The Science Of Urban Evolution

Darwin In Times Square: The Science Of Urban Evolution

2020 | 52 minutes |

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Rated 7+

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Director: Martin Gronemeyer & Michaela Kirst

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In the times of rapid urbanization, new roads, buildings & urban sprawl eat up natural habitats, sending plant & animal populations in worrying decline. What happens when flora & fauna living in the cities show signs of stark changes showing possible evolutionary impact? This film showcases remarkable beginnings of adaptations by nature in the face of impacts of heavy urbanization.

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