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‘I love cockroaches’ says author and professor
The author said cockroaches are fascinating and beautiful, citing their diversity and resilience in an interview about the insects.
- Professor Marlene Zuk discussed her new book explaining why she finds creatures people usually avoid—like rats—to be "amazing" and worthy of appreciation.
- Zuk's fascination began after raccoons awakened her in the night, prompting her to research the lives of species often dismissed as nuisances.
- Describing these animals as "very diverse," Zuk notes that many species are "beautiful and monogamous," challenging conventional views that dismiss their value.
- Zuk admits she initially doubted the subject of rats until she discovered their surprising behaviors, despite noting widespread fascination with them elsewhere.
- Her work aims to shift perspectives on wildlife, asking readers to appreciate the complexity of animals often relegated to the background of human life.
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‘I love cockroaches’ says author and professor
Marlene Zuk would like people to think more about creatures we usually avoid. Zuk, an evolutionary biologist and professor at the University of Minnesota, writes about rats and other urban visitors in her charming “Outsider Animals.” Beginning with the time…
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