A World Without Us: The Species that Would Thrive in Abandoned New York City

An excerpt is a short extract taken from a piece of writing or film. In the book titled 'A World Without Us' by Alan Weisman, he explores the idea of what would happen to the planet Earth in the absence of human presence. He paints a picture of how everything on Earth would deteriorate if humans were no longer there, and he highlights that Red-tailed hawks and peregrine falcons would be the only species to thrive in New York City.

Alan Weisman's analysis suggests that these apex predators would be able to survive in the urban environment due to their adaptability and hunting skills. While the landscape may change dramatically without human intervention, these falcons and hawks would be able to find food sources and adjust to the new conditions, making them the most likely species to flourish in the abandoned city.