(Be)wilder by Darryl Jones

Can our interactions with wildlife help answer life’s big questions?

In (Be)wilder, acclaimed urban ecologist Darryl Jones explores how people around the world interact with wildlife. He spends time with bearded pigs in Borneo, rock ptarmigans in the Arctic, birdwatchers in Iowa and conservationist farmers in Australia’s Snowy Mountains.

Along the way, Jones asks, is it possible for farming and conservation to work together? How can urban landscapes be redesigned to enhance biodiversity? What happens when a local community turns centuries of traditional land use over to wildlife? And can birdwatching help save the planet?

Can our interactions with wildlife help answer life’s big questions? Acclaimed urban ecologist Darryl explores how people around the world interact with the natural world.

About the Author:

Darryl Jones is a Professor of Ecology at Griffith University in Brisbane, where for over 30 years he has been investigating the many ways that people and wildlife interact. He is particularly interested in why some species have been so successful in urban landscapes while many others have not, and how best to deal with the ensuing conflicts. His books include Getting to Know the Birds in Your Neighbourhood, Feeding the Birds at Your Table and Curlews on Vulture Street (all from NewSouth Publishing).

01 Oct 2025
 

(Be)wilder by Darryl Jones ISBN 9781761170386