# Helping humans and wildlife coexist, with Suzanne MacDonald, PhD

An episode of [Speaking of Psychology](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/705934263), 28 Oct 2026, 39 min.

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Many of us share our cities and neighborhoods with animals that lived there before we moved in, such as raccoons, turtles and crows. Suzanne MacDonald, PhD, of York University, discusses why some species thrive in urban environments while others struggle; how city living changes animal behavior; and how understanding animal cognition and behavior can help wildlife and humans coexist better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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