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Chapter 1
‘City Birds: An Urban Birdwatching Logbook’
Most books about birds talk about species that live deep in the countryside or in a far-away forest. But what about the city-dwellers who enjoy a bit of birdwatching?
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Chapter 2
Want a treat?
Ljubljana is a dog-friendly city. So much so that an entrepreneur decided to cross Slovenians’ love of pastries with their passion for canine company. The result? A dog bakery.
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Chapter 3
Animal-friendly cities
Streets, parks and rooftops hardly ever offer a warm welcome to either pooches or pests. Pigeons have long been shooed away from balconies; off the lead, dogs are confined in gated park corners. So how can you design a city that welcomes our furry friends?
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Chapter 4
Hatching a plan
All over the world, backyard chickens are becoming popular but would-be chicken farmers are often finding that their cities’ laws are less welcoming to poultry than they would wish.
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