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Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins episode 3

Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 3

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Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 3: Finding somewhere to keep safe is one of the biggest challenges an animal faces. But some animals don’t have to find a safe place – they build one. In this episode, Chris reveals some of the best building animals in the world – a group that is incredibly varied. Accomplished animal architects include everything from beavers to bees and prairie dogs to bowerbirds. They don’t only build homes, however – they also make structures to raise their young, store food, catch prey and impress mates. But what can be learnt from their building brilliance? […]

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Chris Packham's Animal Einsteins episode 2

Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 2

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Chris Packham’s Animal Einsteins episode 2: In this episode, Chris Packham reveals some of the cleverest animal communicators on the planet. For decades, people have longed to emulate Dr Doolittle and be able to understand what animals are communicating to one another. But their methods often go far beyond the capabilities of our human senses. Now, thanks to dedicated researchers, new science and cutting-edge technology, we’re being given a glimpse into the ingenious ways that animals get their message across – that dolphins have individual names for each other, that cuttlefish use covert signals, and that humans can understand apes

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