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Animal Einsteins

Animal Einsteins catch up

Total number of episodes:6Last broadcast:12/10/2022 at 06:05
Rating:3.4 of 5 (7x)
Season 1

Season 1, Episode 6 - Travellers

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In this episode we discover the clever methods that Animal Einsteins use to travel, from creating mental maps of their environment so they know where to go, to flying in formation to save energy.

Season 1, Episode 5 - Con Artists

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This episode reveals the clever cons and deceitful behaviour that animals use to survive and prosper in the game of life. From octopus, the ultimate masters of disguise, to sea otters that kidnap pups and hold them ransom for a meal and even femme fatale fireflies, the natural world is rife with cunning tactics.

Season 1, Episode 4 - Social Networks

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Chris Packham takes a look at the social intelligence of animals that live in groups, from pack hunting lions that are smarter than other big cats, to monkeys that show trust by poking each other in the eye. He meets the scientists behind new research showing that ants that are masters of social distancing and that it's th...

Season 1, Episode 3 - Builders

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Chris Packham reveals nature's best builders and animal architects, discovering what we can learn from them. From beavers to birds, spiders to bees, it takes brains to build!

Season 1, Episode 2 - Communicators

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In this episode, Chris Peckham reveals the cleverest animal communicators on the planet, and the scientists who are using cutting-edge technology to give us a glimpse into their world and understand their conversations.

Season 1, Episode 1 - Masterminds

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Using brand new science and innovative techniques, this episode explores how nature’s masterminds measure up against human brain power, revealing how a crow can be smarter than a 5 year old child, that bees can do maths, and that whales have culture.
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